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Nipple-sparing surgery calls for preservation of the nipple-areola complex as part of the breast skin, provided that the nipple-areola complex are not involved in the malignancy, yet it removes all of the remaining breast tissue within the skin. “As long as it is oncologically safe, more women should undergo nipple-sparing mastectomies,” says Dr. Chen, “but […]

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This year in the United States, as many as 109,000 women may choose to have breast reconstruction after undergoing a mastectomy. Click HERE for the full article.

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FDA says breast implant manufacturers need to make women aware of risks. Click HERE for the segment.

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Jane had a double mastectomy and implants then had Elana through a surrogate. But after a few years, a recurring complication brought her to microsurgeon doctor Constance Chen, MD. Dr. Chen suggested a procedure called resensation. Instead of implants, she used jane’s own tissue to rebuild her breast, then reconnected the nerves that were severed […]

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In an era of “selfies” and socialmedia 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, exercise, and a healthy lifestyle,” says Dr. Constance M Chen. “Patients who are still unhappy with the shape of their […]

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“The amount of counseling that a woman typically receives before undergoing breast reconstruction varies drastically from doctor to doctor,” saysConstance M. Chen, MD, a board-certified plastic surgeon and breast reconstruction specialist. Many doctors are overbooked and don’t have time to spend more than a few minutes with each patient, while others simply aren’t comfortable with […]

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Textured breast implants made by Allergan, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of breast implants, were recently recalled worldwide. The recall was due to a concern about breast implantassociated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), a rare cancer of the immune system that can form as a reaction to breast implants. The most recent studies published […]

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But after a few years, a recurring complication brought Obadia to microsurgeon, Dr. Constance Chen, who suggested a procedure called resensation.Instead of implants, Chen used Obadia’s own tissue to rebuild her breast, and then reconnected the nerves that were severed during mastectomy. “Resensation involves taking a nerve graft and reconnecting it to a nerve on […]

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A common complaint following surgery is constipation. Dr. Constance Chen, plastic surgeon and breast reconstruction specialist, suggests ways to prevent post-surgical constipation or minimize its effects. Click HERE for the full article.

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“If you need surgery for breast cancer, find a breast surgeon who is able to do nipple-sparing mastectomy … Especially with small breasts, if you need a significant lumpectomy and radiation, you will have a far superior aesthetic result with a nipple-sparing mastectomy and natural tissue breast reconstruction with sensory restoration in that with a […]

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