Gummy bear implants, although still in clinical trials, are one of the most promising new technologies in the field of breast reconstruction. In this brief interview, Dr. Scott Spear, chief of plastic surgery at Georgetown University hospital, explains how the new gummy bear (or form stable) implants differ from traditional silicone gel breast implants. He also explains which type can be most easily customized to a woman’s body, and compares the ability of non-stable and stable implants’ to closely match a remaining natural breast in cases of reconstructing a single breast. Plus, learn why a tear in the shell does not pose the same risk with gummy bear implants as with saline or silicone gel.  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

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