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The "Line" between Elective and Necessary Enhancements
Plenty of people think about plastic surgery according to one rule: “Either it”s necessary, or it isn”t.” These black-and-white perspectives are unreasonable, unsupported, and damaging, but media and...
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Breast Reconstruction: Why or Why Not?
By: Wandra Miles, M.D. The latest clinical research shows that breast reconstruction after mastectomy has many benefits, but the fact remains that only about 20% of women who lose their breasts to...
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Male Body Cosmetic Surgery after Weight Loss
By: Thomas McNemar, MD Men tend to build muscle quickly, so after significant weight loss, many men enjoy a better physique to match their healthy new lifestyle. However, after weight loss surgery in...
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Breast Reconstruction and Family Support
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...
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Breast Reconstruction Timing
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...
View ArticleBest Liposuction Techniques for Belly Fat
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.”...
View ArticleFew Women Choose Breast Reconstruction
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...
View ArticleAutologous 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...
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Breast Reconstruction: Yes or No?
By: Dana Khuthaila, M.D. As a woman and a surgeon who specializes in breast augmentation on Long Island, I know the value of feeling confident about your breasts and body. Although the most important...
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Angelina Jolie’s Mastectomy and Reconstruction
By: Vincent Lepore, M.D. As a plastic surgeon serving Palo Alto, I was pleased to hear that actress, director, and humanitarian Angelina Jolie went public with her decision for a preventive double...
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Rewarding Reconstructive Surgery
By: Eric Mariotti, M.D. I have worked as a plastic surgeon near Walnut Creek, California, since 1999 performing both cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. A lot of surgeons do strictly cosmetic work,...
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Does Insurance Cover Breast Reconstruction?
By: Andrew Smith, M.D., FACS Breast reconstruction patients I see at my Irvine plastic surgery practice often wonder how they will pay for their surgeries. Federal law actually requires insurance...
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What’s the Takeaway From Breast Cancer Awareness Month?
By: James N. Romanelli, M.D. October has passed, and it’s time to reflect on what we learned from this year’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. As in many years, we saw inspirational stories of survivors...
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