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When women are young, their breasts tend to be higher and perkier, with their nipple-areola complex closer to the center of their breast,” explains Dr. Constance Chen, board-certified plastic surgeon and Clinical Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College. “As women age, gravity pulls down on their breast tissue. In particular, after […]

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Studies link breast augmentation and reconstruction with autoimmune disorders and life-threatening diseases. Early detection and treatment are crucial. By Dr. Constance Chen, January 2020. Over the past several years, an increasing number of women have come into my office with nonspecific symptoms such as chronic fatigue, joint aches, chest and neck pain, dry eyes, breathing […]

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When it comes to healing after surgery, many patients worry about dealing with pain and nausea, says Dr. Constance Chen, a breast reconstruction specialist and plastic surgeon in New York City. But some people have to deal with another post-operative issue: constipation. “General anesthesia and postoperative narcotics slow down the gastrointestinal system,” Chen says. Click […]

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Since the milk ducts are located near the top, front of the breast, subpectoral placement has less of an impact on milk production. That’s why, in general, if you want to successfully breastfeed in the future, getting implants underneath the pectoralis muscle is preferred, says Dr.Constance Chen, MD, a plastic surgeon and breast reconstructive specialist. […]

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“Resensation involves taking a nerve graft and reconnecting it to a nerve on the flap or the tissue that is used to restore a patient’s breast,” explained plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Constance Chen. It’s then connected to a nerve on the chest wall, which restores feeling. The graft is made from processed human tissue. […]

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In an era of “selfies” and social media postings, many people are self-conscious about appearance – a major reason why body-contouring procedures are becoming more popular.The best way to improve abdominal shape is via diet,exerciseand a healthy lifestyle.Patients who are still unhappy with the shape of their abdomen despite already being at or near their […]

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In May 2019, the FDA released a public letter stating that “current evidence supports that some women experience systemic symptoms, referred to by some patients and health care professionals as breast implant illness, that may resolve when their breast implants are removed. We believe women considering a breast implant should be aware of these risks.” […]

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For many patients, having bare breasts that look and feel as normal as possible helps them move on from and feel less trapped by their breast cancer diagnosis. For many women, it is not enough to reapproximate a breast mound that suggests a breast shape under clothes. When a woman looks in a mirror, it […]

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The research suggests that in the future breast cancer could be detected and treated earlier, but according toConstance Chen, MD, a board certified plastic surgeon who specializes in breast reconstruction, the blood test’s wide availability is far off. “This blood test sounds promising but is not ready for general use,” she says. “The test only […]

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Almost all women who have a mastectomy lose sensation in their chest, many of them forever. Dr. Constance Chen, a New York City-based plastic and reconstructive microsurgeon who specializes in breast and body work, says it’s time for this to change. “Traditionally, the goal was to make someone look OK in clothes,” Chen says. “In […]

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