Possible Complications with Post Mastectomy Radiotherapy

Reorted Breast Reconstruction Risks and Complications after Post Mastectomy Radiation

In recent news, the journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, published 19 articles that denoted potential risks that can occur with breast reconstruction surgery after Post Mastectomy Radiotherapy or radiation therapy. Depending on the methods used for breast reconstruction, complications and unfavorable aesthetic results can occur.

BRA DAY USA: Raising Awareness for Breast Reconstruction

SAVE THE DATE - BRA DAY USA: Raising Awareness, Closing the Loop

SAVE THE DATE: October 17, 2012 The BRA Day USA, launched by the Plastic Surgery Foundation and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons raise awareness on breast reconstruction options in New Orleans, LA. This event helps raise awareness and close the loop for women who want to know about their options after treatment, and before surgery.

What is your Reason?

From where you don't want it...to where you do...

Have you been considering replacing your implants with fat transfer breast augmentation? Thinking about having a lift? Liposuction? Why not kill several birds with one stone? Fat grafting from one part of the body to another can solve a host of cosmetic issues. Taking fat cells from our muffin tops, saddlebags, buttocks, belly or inner thighs and using them to enhance our bust line is a winning technique. ‘Filling in space’ where we want it is a step in the right direction – putting US in the driver’s seat. Schedule a consultation with a Beast Fat Transfer specialist – to see if it is a destination you would like to consider.

Does Breast Fat Transfer Interfere with Mammograms?

Breast Fat Transfers: Advanced Screenings

Fat transfers are a hot topic with the cosmetic and plastic surgery industry. Doctors are very intrigued with many procedures, including breast fat transfers. But there has been debate within the industries as to whether this procedure is in the best interest of the patient and if it interferes with mammograms. Now that there are new, advanced screening devices, the patient can feel more confident in the outcomes of screening after fat transfer breast augmentation.

Place the Fat Where I Need it, Please

Enhancing All The Right Places

Women are very curious about fat transfer procedures. They love the idea that they can take fat tissue from their behinds and thighs and put it where they want it – in their chests. Using their own tissue seems safer than implants, especially with high profile implant scares – this seems a more natural alternative.

Fat Transfers: Now A More Natural Choice

Go Natural and Get Have Larger Breasts

Fat transfer surgeries are gaining the interest of may prospective patients who want to “go natural” and still enhance their features, such as their breasts, face and other areas of the body. Fat transfers are a nice alternative to synthetic implants when considering reconstructive or plastic surgery.

Mommy Makeovers Help Moms Get Their Bodies Back!

Emily's Mommy Makeover

There are many changes for new moms, especially taking care of a new born child, which is a top-priority. But for many mommies, getting their bodies back to normal after child-birth can be a real challenge. Mommy Makeovers can include: liposuction, tummy tuck and breast surgery, and they are a solution to help moms get their bodies back after children.

A celebrity mom’s dilemma: Denise Richards discusses body image, breast implants

Denise Richards Image

Hollywood starlet Denise Richards has been in the public eye for more than a decade and has made numerous top-10 most beautiful lists during her career. Now 40 years old and the mother of three young daughters, she says she feels hypocritical when she tries to promote the need for a healthy body image. Richards [...]