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Autologous vs. Implant Breast Reconstruction
By: Sandeep Jejurikar, M.D. A common question I am asked by patients considering plastic surgery in Chicago is whether using their own body tissue during breast reconstruction is safer or more natural-looking than an implant. The answer is that one …
Continue reading...Few Women Choose Breast Reconstruction
27. July 2010
By: Michael S. Beckenstein, M.D. The issue of breast reconstruction after mastectomy is one that I find particularly important. It can be extremely valuable for the mastectomy patient and extremely rewarding for the reconstructive surgeon. However, surprisingly few women actually …
Continue reading...Best Liposuction Techniques for Belly Fat
4. December 2009
By: John Sampson, MD I’ve been asked if I have a “favorite” liposuction technique for specific areas of the body, and today I want to share two of my favorite approaches for dealing with “belly flab.” Why This Area is …
Continue reading...Breast Reconstruction Timing
5. June 2009
By: Andrew Smith, MD
It used to be commonplace for women to wait about a year after their mastectomy before undergoing reconstructive breast augmentation. These days, more Irvine, California breast reconstruction surgeons are offering immediate reconstruction procedures, where mastectomy is …
Breast Reconstruction and Family Support
3. June 2009
By: Andrew Smith, MD
Breast cancer affects the self-confidence of every woman it touches, but breast reconstruction in California is about regaining your life and your confidence. If you are facing mastectomy, you will need to process a lot of …
9. February 2011
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