Breast reconstruction surgery, a procedure to rebuild the shape of the breast following surgical cancer treatment, can have a positive impact on the emotional and psychosocial well-being of cancer ...

In the U.S., one in eight women will get breast cancer in their lifetime, and about half of them will have mastectomies. Many of those women opt to have their breasts surgically reconstructed, most ...

Erie Shores HealthCare announced Thursday that it's launching a new plastic surgery service. Alicia Lutz, clinical director ...

Plastic surgery isn't just for celebrities and models. For people who are considering a lumpectomy or mastectomy, breast reconstruction can be vital to restoring their self-image and identity during a ...

Implant issues, scarring, and breast size and shape imbalance are problems that can develop after breast reconstruction surgery. While some women choose corrective surgery, others decide to keep their ...

Anemia and anticoagulant use were both associated with higher blood loss and drainage volume, which may prolong a hospital stay after breast reconstruction surgery, according to recent study results.

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Plastic and reconstructive surgery plays a vital role in helping people heal and restoring a sense of ...

There are options available if people are unhappy with the results of their breast construction surgery after a mastectomy. These may include waiting for the breasts to settle and heal, using scar ...

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HMC Advances Breast Reconstruction Surgery Using Latest Microsurgical Techniques. The Peninsula Doha, Qatar: The Department ...

Kathy Bates chose not to have breast reconstruction surgery after her double mastectomy in 2012. The actor said on a podcast that she didn't see a point in the surgery and enjoys "not having breasts." ...