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Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Explained

When you feel a lump or discomfort in your breast, it’s likely one of your first thoughts turns to breast cancer. While it’s crucial to get checked to find out, there’s another possibility that’s much less serious, and that’s fibrocystic breast disease Click HERE for the full article.
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Enbloc Breast Implant Removal With Fat Grafting

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Enbloc Breast Implant Removal With Breast Lift (Mastopexy)

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Enbloc Breast Implant Removal With No Other Procedure

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Natural Tissue Breast Reconstruction

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‘The majority of looksmaxxers are in their late teens’: Inside the bizarre trend that’s exploding in popularity among young men

Dr. Constance Chen, a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon, told the Daily Dot that “plastic surgery involving the eyes is extremely popular.” “In 2020, there were over 325,000 blepharoplasties by plastic surgeons and likely at least that many by oculoplastic surgeons,” Dr. Chen said, referring to surgery to remove excess skin around the eyes. “Altering […]
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10 Proven Tips to Look and Feel Better After 50

To look and feel your best after age 50, “Eat a plant-based whole foods diet,” says Dr. Constance M. Chen, a board-certified plastic and reconstruction surgeon in New York City. “Avoid processed foods and sugars.” Click HERE for the full article.
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What Are Breast Lesions—and Do You Need to Worry?

There can be several types of breast lesions, says Constance Chen, M.D., a plastic surgeon and breast reconstruction specialist in private practice in New York City. Here are the most common kinds of noncancerous lesions: Cyst: A fluid-filled mass or sac-like pocket of tissue. The NCI notes that cysts may be painful just before a […]
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Mini Tummy Tuck Before and Afters: The Results of This Procedure on Extra Ab Flab Can Be Dramatic

“In a tummy tuck, the entire abdominal skin is elevated up to the lowest rib, and then it is pulled down like a window shade and a new opening is made for the belly button. It also tightens the abdominal muscles like a corset,” explains Constance M. Chen, MD, a board-certified plastic surgeon in New […]
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Will Your Breast Cancer Come Back?

For starters, certain types of breast cancer are more likely to recur than others, says Constance Chen, M.D., a plastic surgeon and breast reconstruction specialist in private practice in New York City. These include inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) and triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), she says. Click HERE for the full article.
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Ditching Bras – The Braless Trend Takes Center Stage

New York-based plastic surgeon Dr. Constance Chen, who also specializes in microsurgical breast reconstruction, agrees with Wong. In the case of a sports bra, Dr. Chen told Nike that it’s fine to wear it when sleeping. She even added that doing so “won’t stunt breast growth.” Click HERE for the full article.
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Ask a doc: ‘What should I know before getting a breast lift?’

“A breast lift — or ‘mastopexy’ — is a procedure in which excess skin is removed to tighten the breast envelope,” said New York-based plastic surgeon and breast reconstruction specialist Dr. Constance M. Chen in comments to Fox News Digital. “This also repositions the breast tissue and the nipple-areolar complex higher on the chest wall.” […]
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How Can You Naturally Make Your Big Boobs Smaller?

Your boobs could be causing back pain because you’re not wearing the right kind of bra. A very supportive bra could help take the weight off of your back and reduce the pain, said Constance M. Chen, M.D., a board-certified plastic surgeon and breast reconstruction specialist at Mount Sinai in New York City. Click HERE […]
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Dispelling Misconceptions Around Diep Flap Breast Reconstruction and the Thin Patient

Constance M. Chen, MD, MPH, FACS, a board-certified plastic surgeon based in New York and leader in microsurgical breast reconstruction, is back on the podcast with host Keri Stephens to talk about misconceptions in natural tissue breast reconstruction, specifically DIEF flap breast reconstruction. They specifically look at misconceptions around this procedure, especially when it comes […]
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Big Boobs: What Should You Know About Supporting Your Girls?

“Some women feel pain and discomfort due to the weight of their breasts,” said Constance M. Chen, M.D., a board-certified plastic surgeon and breast reconstruction specialist in New York City. “Large breasts can also cause rashes under the breasts, shoulder grooves from bra straps digging in, numbness because the nerves are overstretched, difficulty or inability […]
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Is it Safe to Have a Titanium Marker in My Breast?

Titanium markers—tiny steel clips that are about the size of sesame seeds—are important because they help doctors know what areas of breast tissue have been investigated in the past, says Constance M. Chen, M.D., a clinical assistant professor of surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City. Click HERE for the full article.
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The Ellen Hermanson Foundation’s SUMMER GALA

EVENT DETAILS Sat, Aug 26, 2023 at 6:30 PM Bridgehampton Tennis & Surf Club, 231 Midocean Dr, Bridgehampton, NY, 11932 More info here The Ellen Hermanson Foundation is thrilled to announce it will be hosting its annual Summer Gala benefit on Saturday, August 26, 2023 from 6:30 PM to 11:30 PM oceanside at Bridgehampton Tennis […]
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The Best Neck Creams That’ll Fight Sagging Skin

What sets the StriVectin neck cream apart is that it’s one of the few and best neck creams to contain lactic acid. Using lactic acid helps firm and thicken the skin, giving it a smooth appearance with fewer lines and wrinkles. Key ingredients for this cream include peptides, hyaluronic acid, a ceramide blend and a […]
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Abdominoplasty: What a “Tummy Tuck” Can Accomplish

Carrying extra fat and skin around the lower abdomen isn’t a rare phenomenon, but it’s a rare person who isn’t bothered by it. That dissatisfaction is the main reason driving the popularity of a “tummy tuck,” known medically as abdominoplasty, according to Dr. Constance M. Chen, a renowned plastic and reconstructive surgeon. Tummy tuck surgery […]
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Sore Nipples as You Approach Menopause? You’re Not Alone

“Sore nipples, and also sore or tender breasts, are common as women are near menopause and experiencing fluctuations in their hormones,” according to Constance Chen, M.D., plastic surgeon and breast reconstruction specialist in New York City. “It is likely that your nipples will stop hurting after menopause. In fact, some women experience decreased nipple sensation […]
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Understanding the Potential Benefits of a “Mommy Makeover”

The early days with a new baby are very special. However, pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding can sometimes change a woman’s body in ways she doesn’t like or want. Pregnancy and breastfeeding can cause the skin of the breasts and abdomen to stretch and lose elasticity, leaving stretch marks and loose skin. After breastfeeding is completed, […]
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What You Should Know About Large Areolas

For both women and men, the areola is the pigmented ring of skin surrounding the nipple, and there can be significant variation in terms of size, coloration, and shape, according to Constance Chen, M.D., a plastic surgeon and breast reconstruction specialist in New York City. That means there’s no “standard” areola appearance, so if you […]
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How Your Breasts Change As You Age — 30s, 40s, 50s & Beyond

In Your 30’s: If you’re a mother, which you are likely to be in your 30’s given CDC data on the increase of births in this category, you’re well aware that your breasts are not what they used to be. “During pregnancy, your breasts are engorged with milk during pregnancy, and then involute after breastfeeding […]
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Breast Reconstruction Specialist Dr. Constance M Chen Provides Explains the Benefits of Short-Scar Breast Reduction

Women with very large breasts often have chronic back, neck, and shoulder pain due to the strain of constantly being forced to bear the heavy weight of their breasts. They can also have problems finding clothes that fit well or bras that are comfortable and then have to contend with strangers staring at their chest. […]
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Cosmetic fillers: A popular choice for millions of Americans, but not without risks – including the rare possibility of blindness

Although vascular occlusion is “extremely rare,” it can have extreme health consequences, says Constance M. Chen, MD, a board-certified plastic surgeon based in New York. She encourages doctors to have thorough conversations with patients before procedures and to intervene quickly if a procedure appears to have gone wrong. “Warning signs that a patient is in […]
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Breast Reconstruction with Implants: Is it better to go above or under the muscle?

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 81% of women in the United States who undergo breast reconstruction after mastectomy use breast implants. As opposed to natural tissue breast reconstruction, implant-based breast reconstruction does not involve surgery on any other part of the body outside of the breasts. Patients do not have to worry […]
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Cellulite Will Never Totally Go Away, But There Are Some Ways To Lessen It

Do you have a foam roller gathering dust in the corner of your room? If so, it’s time to dust that bad boy off. “Foam rolling may cause some swelling, which can give the illusion of a smoother appearance on the skin, but it does not actually change the fibrous bands that cause the pockets […]
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Moldy breast implants may have caused this woman’s depression and joint pain

Constance M. Chen MD, board-certified plastic surgeon and breast reconstruction specialist, says patients with BII may present with a wide range of symptoms, including “brain fog, joint aches, hair loss, swelling, visual changes, fatigue, strange body odors, skin changes such as rashes or discolored skin, nail changes (such as thick or black fingernails resistant to […]
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Understanding Nipple Reconstruction Alternatives after a Mastectomy

The objective of breast reconstruction after a mastectomy is to recreate new breasts to help a patient feel whole and normal after surgery. The traditional mastectomy resects the nipple-areola complex and leaves a woman with a straight line scar across her chest. New mastectomy techniques preserve the nipple-areolar complex so that no nipple reconstruction is […]
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Mommy Makeover

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Body Contouring

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Liposuction

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Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

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Augmentation Mastopexy

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Breast Implant Removal

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Breast Lift (Mastopexy)

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Breast Augmentation

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Breast Reduction

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Implant Problems

Breast implants are the most common method of breast reconstruction in the United States. The surgery is simple, straightforward, and there is no secondary donor site. In appropriate candidates, breast implants can also be placed above the muscle to minimize postoperative pain and discomfort. The photos on this page are for breast implants after mastectomy […]
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Oncoplastic Surgery

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Symmetry Procedures

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Nipple Reconstruction

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Fat Transfer

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Autologous Lymph Node Transfers Before and After

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Breast Surgery May Be Utilized Due to Cancer or for Cosmetic Reasons

“Someone might get breast surgery for any number of reasons,” said Constance M. Chen, M.D., a board-certified plastic surgeon and breast reconstruction specialist in New York City. “Usually, the reasons will either be cosmetic or medical. Cosmetic reasons for undergoing breast surgery include changing the size, shape and symmetry of the breasts. Medical reasons include […]
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New study explores omission of radiation in older women with breast cancer

Constance M. Chen, MD, a board-certified plastic surgeon and breast reconstruction specialist, shares some thoughts. “While women have traditionally received radiation therapy after lumpectomy, it is an option to decline radiation therapy after lumpectomy—as long as women understand that they have a higher chance of having another breast cancer in their breast but they don’t […]
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Natural Tissue Breast Reconstruction for Thin People

Autologous tissue breast reconstruction creates soft, warm, and living breasts from a woman’s own body tissue, and many consider it to be the gold standard in breast reconstruction. Despite this, many thin women report that they have been told that their only option for breast reconstruction is implants because they do not have enough fat […]
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Breast reconstruction specialist Dr. Constance M. Chen on comfortable apparel choices for women after breast surgery

For more than 100,000 American women who undergo mastectomies each year, it is important to be as comfortable as possible during the postoperative period. Pain and tenderness, swelling, surgical drains and other sequelae from surgery should guide the choice of bras and other post-mastectomy clothing, says plastic surgeon and breast reconstruction specialist Dr. Constance M. […]
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What To Do About Unacceptable Breast Implants

In October 2021, the FDA announced a series of changes to help ensure that women considering breast implants have a clear picture of what implants involve before undergoing surgery. The changes include new labeling requirements, updated screening recommendations, and selling implants only to facilities that outline their potential risks and benefits. “While breast implant surgery […]
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Common bumps on the areola, Montgomery glands can sometimes get clogged, and may need treatment if they get infected

IF YOU’VE EVER noticed small bumps around your nipples, and wondered if they were pimples, you may have been noticing Montgomery glands. These oil glands, which appear as small raised dots on the areola (the dark circle around the nipple) usually look like goosebumps, according to Constance Chen, M.D., a plastic surgeon and breast reconstruction […]
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Nipple-Sparing Surgery is Safe for Women with Gene Mutations

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Second Stage Breast Reconstruction Before and After

Fat grafting, also known as autologous fat transfer, is a technique for breast reconstruction in which excess fat is removed from one part of the body by liposuction, and transferred or “grafted” to another part of the body with cannulas. The most common sites for fat graft harvest are the abdomen, flanks, legs, and back. […]
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Using Fat Grafting for Breast Reconstruction

For women who want natural tissue breast reconstruction but cannot or do not want to undergo flap surgery, another option is fat grafting. One reason a woman might not be a candidate for flap surgery is due to a clotting disorder that will cut off the blood supply to the flap. Or she may be […]
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Breast Cancer: Researchers Say It’s OK to Pause Long-Term Treatment for Pregnancy

“This research is encouraging for young women who have had hormone-positive breast cancer and are committed to starting a biological family,” said Dr. Constance M. Chen, a plastic surgeon and breast reconstruction specialist in New York City. Click HERE for the full article.
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Nipple-Sparing Surgery is Safe for Women with Gene Mutations

For women with a genetic predisposition to breast cancer, it is shocking to learn that you carry a gene mutation that dramatically increases the chance you will develop breast cancer at some point in your life. Perhaps just as shocking is learning that your best way to prevent breast cancer is to undergo a double […]
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Can Drinking Milk Increase My Breast Size?

“Drinking milk does not make your breasts grow,” said Constance M. Chen, a board-certified plastic surgeon and breast reconstruction specialist in New York City. “Gaining weight makes your breasts grow, just as it makes the rest of your body grow.” Click HERE for the full article.
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Using Fat Grafting for Breast Reconstruction

Fat grafting is an innovative form of breast reconstruction 3 that avoids both the artificiality of breast implants and the scarring and complexities of flap surgery. A form of natural tissue breast reconstruction, fat grafting is an option for women with the time and patience to accept its limitations. Click HERE for the full article.
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