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What Is a Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy?

Mastectomies are common treatments, with upward of 100,000 women in the United States receiving one annually. However, there’s a difference between a standard mastectomy and a nipple-sparing mastectomy. Learn more about this procedure and its benefits. Understanding Nipple-Sparing Mastectomies and How They’re Different From Traditional Mastectomies Both nipple-sparing and traditional mastectomies remove the breast as part […]

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Impacts of Radiation Therapy if You Have Breast Implants

Radiation and Breast Reconstruction

Each year, it is estimated that more than 200,000 women in the United States alone will be diagnosed with some form of breast cancer. For most women who are diagnosed with breast cancer, radiation and a combination of chemotherapy or immunotherapy solutions are presented. If you are someone who has had breast implants, you may

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The Science Behind Breast Shaping: How Fat Grafting Works

Breast Shaping Surgery

If you have desires for changes to the shape of your reconstructed breast, you’re not alone. It’s a common procedure with many potential benefits. What you might not know is that there are modern techniques that improve results while reducing risks. One of those techniques is known as fat grafting, and The Breast Center of Park

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How Does Areola Pigmentation Differ From Other Tattoos?

Areola Pigmentation

A mastectomy, or breast removal surgery, generally involves removing part or all of the breast and, in most cases, the nipples and areolas. With secondary procedures, such as breast and nipple reconstruction, patients can achieve the appearance of natural-looking breasts after removal. While many may choose to stop after breast reconstruction, a nipple reconstruction procedure can further

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Breast Reconstruction Revision: A New Hope for Women

Radiation and Breast Reconstruction

Breast reconstruction revision is a surgical procedure performed to address any issues or concerns that may have arisen from a previous breast reconstruction surgery. For many women, it offers an opportunity to find relief from implant complications or simply to feel happy about their breasts once more. Here’s what you need to know. What Is the

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Tissue Expanders After Mastectomy: What Do They Do?

Implant-Based Reconstruction

After mastectomy surgery, women often choose to undergo breast reconstruction surgery. When the surgery is not performed along with the mastectomy, they may have tissue expanders set in place to make room for implants in the future. Here is what you should know What Are Tissue Expanders? A tissue expander is essentially a temporary, empty breast implant

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Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy: Who Is a Good Candidate?

Mastectomy Options

Breast cancer can be stressful enough to deal with. Although the purpose of a mastectomy is to remove cancerous cells and remove unhealthy tissue, the purpose of the surgery is also to make sure the patient looks good and feels good. One of the ways this can be done is by performing a nipple-sparing mastectomy. Here

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How Lumpectomy Preserves Breast Health

Lumpectomy

Breast health is a topic of utmost importance for women all around the world. While mammograms and regular self-examinations play crucial roles in early detection, there are times when more proactive measures are necessary. Lumpectomy, a surgical procedure that removes only the tumor and a small margin of surrounding healthy tissue, is one such approach

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Breast Cancer Runs in My Family, but I’m a Man. Should I Get Checked?

Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is a topic that often conjures images of women undergoing screenings and treatments, but did you know that breast cancer can also affect men? While it’s relatively rare, breast cancer in men is a reality, and it can be just as deadly. If you have a family history of breast cancer, regardless of your

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Do All Mastectomies Remove The Nipple?