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

Breast reconstruction can be an effective medical means of improving the appearance of the breast after mastectomy or other surgery.
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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 aware of her options and the possible outcomes. Read the full story

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 video feature, you will learn about how this surgery is performed following a mastectomy in breast cancer patients, how the field of oncological surgery is evolving, and how U.S. trends differ from Europe.  Dr. Spear will also dispel any misconceptions between an oncologic surgeon and plastic surgeon.  Click the video screen to watch now! Read the full story

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. Read the full story

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 ability of non-stable and stable implants’ to closely match a remaining natural breast in cases of reconstructing a single breast. Read the full story

Learn about the latest trends in using acellular dermal grafts for oncological breast reconstructive surgery in this informative interview featuring PSC News host Lindsay Hall and Dr. Scott Spear, M.D., chief of plastic surgery at Georgetown Univeristy Hospital. Dr. Spear is at the forefront of oncological reconstructive surgery, and in this 5-minute clip he 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. Read the full story

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