In the Media

Many women are able to live with their implants for many years, but some become dissatisfied with the way their breasts look and feel and may suffer from various complications. Implant removal can sometimes address these issues. However, what we’re seeing now is concern about serious illnesses and women want to know if they should […]

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Ana talks with Dr Chen about the revolutionary work that does to make women feel whole again, after mastectomies. They also reminisce about the growing up the country, discuss deciding to make a radical change in your life, and just going for it. Click HERE to listen to the podcast.

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Breast reconstruction has come a long way. Advances in surgical technique have made it possible to use a woman’s own tissue to construct a breast that is soft and warm and often very similar to the breast she has lost to mastectomy. This “autologous reconstruction” has become the gold standard in breast reconstruction and can […]

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In the wake of a cancer diagnosis, many patients realize that their diet may have contributed to their disease. Cancer is sometimes considered the “rich person’s disease” because high rates of cancer correlates with high amounts of meat, dairy, and sugar in the diet. There is an overwhelming amount of evidence that points to diet […]

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“The decision to undergo prophylactic mastectomy is a difficult one and may not be right for all high-risk women,” says Dr. Constance M. Chen, plastic surgeon and breast reconstruction specialist. “Those who are faced with this decision must weigh various medical and personal factors, one of which is the options available to them for breast […]

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“With proper planning before mastectomy, breast reconstruction can be done with excellent results months or even years later,” says plastic surgeon and breast specialist Dr. Constance M. Chen. “That said, there are advantages to immediate reconstruction – in a single surgery at the time of mastectomy – and every woman should be made aware of […]

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In In The News by Barbara Jacoby, June 29, 2020 By: Plastic Surgeon and Breast Reconstruction Specialist Dr. Constance Chen “Complementary therapies may help women with the effects of mainstream medicine and its treatments,” says plastic surgeon and breast specialist Dr. Constance M. Chen. “With the approval of their doctors, some women have found benefits […]

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A diagnosis of breast cancer upends a woman’s life, and forces her to make many personal, medical, and financial decisions. If a woman must undergo mastectomy, the predicament is further complicated by the decisions she must make about whether, when and how to have breast reconstruction. Many women undergoing breast reconstruction see implants as the […]

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Roy Edroso and Andrea Smith, practice manager for Constance M Chen, M.D., PC, a boutique plastic and reconstructive surgery office in New York City, tellsPart B News how they’re handling month four of the COVID-19 pandemic. The following conversation has been lightly edited for clarity. Click HERE for the full article.

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Breast cancer, the most commonly occurring cancer in women, is traditionally treated with a combination of surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. In seeking to maximize the benefits of these treatments and minimize their often-debilitating side effects, many women consider adding various complementary therapies to their treatment regimens. Click HERE for the full article.

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