Breast reconstruction can be an effective medical means of improving the appearance of the breast after mastectomy or other surgery.
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Latina women with breast cancer aren’t as apt to have their breasts rebuilt after cancer treatment, new research shows – but not for lack of interest. Read the full story

Microdermabrasion produces better results when the grit is rough, a new study shows. Watch this week’s Plastic Surgery News to find out more. Read the full story

This week on Plastic Surgery News, learn how a man on the FBI’s Top Ten Most Wanted list may have used plastic surgery to evade authorities. Plus, discover how cosmetic injections can be pain-free, thanks to a new spray, and find out why doctors say rougher is better — at least when it comes to microdermabrasion. Also, new research indicates that breast implants do not raise a woman’s risk for breast cancer or interfere with detecting a tumor. Read the full story

Chemotherapy drugs can save lives, and now, they can also erase years. A group of scientists recently stumbled upon an innovative treatment for aging skin by using fluorouracil to eliminate wrinkles and discoloration, giving patients a more youthful appearance. Read the full story