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“The stronger warning is appropriate for patients as many practitioners and patients were not aware of the earlier warnings or did not take them seriously,” said Dr. Constance M. Chen, a board-certified plastic surgeon and breast reconstruction specialist. Click HERE for the full article.

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HealthNewsDigest.com — Dr. Chen says that “a breast reduction can be performed on healthy women after the breasts are fully developed. She reiterates that “short-scar breast reduction minimizes scarring on the breast after surgery. With advances in breast reduction surgeries, women today don’t have to tolerate the discomfort and emotional distress of large breasts that […]

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“Inverted nipples are usually congenital, meaning that people are born with a nipple that is pulled inward toward the breast,” explained Constance M. Chen, M.D., a board-certified plastic surgeon and breast reconstruction specialist in New York. “When the inverted nipple(s) are congenital, it is usually because the milk ducts are not fully developed or the […]

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National Cancer Institute data indicates that women with harmful BRCA mutations who undergo prophylactic mastectomy can reduce their risk of developing breast cancer by 95% and confirms that even women with BRCA mutations can undergo a nipple-sparing mastectomy combined with a natural tissue breast reconstruction that produces a reconstructed breast that may be hard to […]

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Immediately after waking from anesthesia,you will be groggy. Some women experience post-operative nausea and/or vomiting that usually wears off in a couple of hours or days. If you are not staying overnight in the hospital, you will need a ride home. Surgical drainsmay be in place after mastectomy or reconstructive surgery and will be removed […]

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“Women have to look at various personal and medical factors,” says Dr. Chen. When considering and assessing reconstruction options, women learn that great strides have been made in breast reconstruction by using your own tissue to create a soft, warm, natural breast. Combining natural tissue breast reconstruction with a mastectomy that preserves all the skin […]

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There does not appear to be a specific cluster of people predisposed to experiencing breast implant illness.Dr. Constance M. Chen, a board-certified plastic surgeon and breast reconstruction specialist in New York City, says that anyone can experience these symptoms, though it’s possible that someone with autoimmune issues and/or allergies may be more predisposed. Click HERE […]

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Constance M. Chen, M.D., a board-certified plastic surgeon who has specialized in breast procedures since 2008, told Giddy there are positives and negatives to VBL, like any procedure. “The positive would include minimal scarring since there is no surgical excision of excess skin,” she explained. “One negative is that droopy breasts are often due to […]

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As for surgical methods of fat reduction such as liposuction or tummy tucks, Chen says, “(Surgical options) are still popular because people want to improve their shape overnight without changing their diet and exercise habits. But, these procedures don’t have the same health benefits as diet and exercise unless cutting out the fat allows a […]

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Re-emerging from months of isolation isn’t as easy as many thought it would be. Despite the disorientation and sense of loss associated with the new normal of their pandemic-induced lives, many people have found themselves surprisingly anxious about jumping back into life as they used to know it. Even as COVID-19 cases decline and millions […]

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