Archive for October, 2016

After mastectomy or lumpectomy surgeries, it is not uncommon for women to feel unsatisfied with the physical appearance of their breasts. For years, breast reconstruction has been made available to patients, but with similarly unfulfilling results for some women. In recent years, however, advances in operation procedures and technology have made the surgery a more viable option to consider. Examining a silicone breast implant 1. Natural Balance Major removal of cancerous cells in the breast results in noticeable change in size, sometimes in an uneven or disproportional manner. The most immediate benefit of breast reconstruction surgery is the restoration of a balanced and natural look for the breasts. By choosing reconstruction, women are able to regain original shape and size, including nipple reconstruction. 2. Multiple Options Patients can choose between […]

In medicine, the procedure is known as an abdominoplasty. In common parlance, it’s a tummy tuck. Many view it as cosmetic surgery to remove unwanted bulges or loose skin around the abdomen, especially in restoring women’s figures following pregnancy. This so-called “mommy makeover” procedure does remove excess skin and fat, but it also restores separated or weakened muscles in most cases. This is done through a horizontal incision located between the navel and the pubic hairline. The size of the incision depends on how much excess skin is to be removed. A shorter, lower incision could be made in cases where the excess skin and fat is limited only to the area below the belly button. This is known as a mini or a limited tummy tuck. Swelling in the […]