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Breast Reconstruction: A Path Worth Taking

Breast Reconstruction: A Path Worth Taking

Breast reconstruction with implants can be an effective medical means of improving appearance after mastectomy or other surgery.

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Breast Reconstruction: An Overview

Breast Reconstruction: An Overview

Breast reconstruction can be an effective medical means of improving the appearance of the breast after mastectomy or other surgery.

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20 Apr Posted by admin in Breast Reconstruction | Comments

Breast Reconstruction Surgery – Facts vs. Fiction

Breast Reconstruction Surgery – Facts vs. Fiction

Breast reconstruction is the process of restoring the shape of a female breast that has been deformed or removed because of a lumpectomy or mastectomy. It can be immensely rewarding for a woman who has lost an important part of her physique to have it surgically restored, but anyone considering breast reconstruction surgery should be...

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Oncological Breast Reconstruction – Video Feature

Oncological Breast Reconstruction – Video Feature

Learn about the latest trends in oncological breast reconstruction surgery in this informative interview segment, featuring PSC News host Lindsay Hall and Dr. Scott Spear, MD, chief of plastic surgery at Georgetown University Hospital. Dr. Spear is renowned in the world of plastic and reconstructive surgery, and an expert on oncological breast reconstruction.  In this five-minute...

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Fat Injection into the Breasts – Video Feature

Fat Injection into the Breasts – Video Feature

Fat injections for breast augmentation are a hot — and controversial — topic. In this video Dr. Scott Spear reveals when these injections get the best results, and why the procedure is drawing fire. You’ll also and hear about the study he is conducting on fat injections versus standard implants for breast enhancement.

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Form Stable Breast Implants – Video Feature

Form Stable Breast Implants – Video Feature

Dr. Scott Spear, chief of plastic surgery at Georgetown University hospital, explains the differences between standard breast implants and the new form stable implants. Learn which type is most customizable to women’s bodies and which is more likely to maintain its contents in case of a tear in the shell. Dr. Spear also compares the...

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Acellular Dermal Grafts for Breast Reconstruction – Video Feature

Acellular Dermal Grafts for Breast Reconstruction – Video Feature

Learn about the latest trends in using acellular dermal grafts for oncological breast reconstructive surgery in this informative interview featuring Dr. Scott Spear, chief of plastic surgery at Georgetown Univeristy Hospital. Dr. Spear shares his expertise and experience with acellular dermal grafts, a procedure that can reduce pain and produce aesthetic results more quickly with reconstructive breast surgery. He also explains the benefits and drawbacks of this these skin grafts, as well as the amazing rate of success.

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01 Apr Posted by admin in Breast Reconstruction | Comments

Constricted Breasts – Before & After

Constricted Breasts – Before & After

This 18-year-old patient had constricted breasts, also called tubular breasts. This developmental condition can have a devastating affect on a woman’s self image, but can be addressed with breast augmentation. The patient loves her new look and the confidence she now has. Photos courtesy Dr. William P. Adams, Jr., MD

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