Category Archives: Reconstructive Surgery
What is the most common surgery undergone by women in the United States? You may be surprised to learn that the cesarean section outranks all other surgeries, including appendectomy, cataract surgery, and breast biopsy, according to WomensHealth.gov. Approximately 32 percent … Continue reading
While tissue expansion can be uncomfortable and time-consuming, an experimental breast tissue expansion device may soon provide a major alternative to traditional methods, according to a recent news report. Mastectomy, or breast removal, is often necessary to prevent the recurrence … Continue reading
Radiation therapy for breast cancer patients can reduce the risk of recurrent breast cancer and increase chances for survival, but also raises the risks associated with reconstructive surgery. However, according to a new study in the February issue of Plastic … Continue reading
It used to be that tattoos were the only body modifications that plastic surgeons encountered in their practices. In recent years, however, many patients have been seeking to reverse more unusual modifications, according to San Francisco Chronicle staff writer Justin … Continue reading
Valuable details about the mental health and well-being of people living with facial disfigurement have emerged from a new study by Dutch researchers. The study, published in this month’s issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, reveals that adults with severe … Continue reading
