Q: Hi, I was wondering if I would be able to schedule a phone consultation. I was recently diagnosed BRCA1 positive. I’ve been working with a breast surgeon and plastic surgeon and am interested in a double mastectomy with immediate DIEP reconstruction. After the...
Q: I have a history of benign proliferative breast disease with associated atypical ductal hyperplasia. I have had two needle biopsies and three surgical biopsies in my left breast. I took Tamoxifen for five years and currently am taking Evista. Last year I completed...
I would like to learn more about liposuction or non-surgical liposuction around my abdomen and my thighs. – Harmony Hey Harmony, Depending on your personal goals, both are great options for body contouring. Trusculpt iD is a non-invasive option that offers fat...
Q. I’m waiting to have surgery to take a cancer lump from my left breast. Then I will be taking radiation treatment. Will my breast be disfigured from this and will I be suitable to build my breast appearance with reconstruction surgery? Judi A. Hi Judi, Sorry...
After breast cancer surgery and reconstruction, you won’t immediately be able to wear a regular bra. You will need one that is roomy and more comfortable to allow extra space for dressings and drainage tubes. If you can find one that has been designed to be adjustable...
Surgery is a common method of treating breast cancer, but it can be overwhelming. There is so much to think about and you might be feeling scared, especially about how you will handle recovery. Here are some tips that we hope will help to make your recovery easier:...
