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Negative Pressure Systems Improve Wound Healing After Breast Surgery(HealthNewsDigest.com) – New York, NY, June 10, 2019 – Closed-incision negative-pressure wound therapy enhances recovery of patients following surgery, including mastectomy and breast reconstruction, says Constance Chen MD, a New York City-based, board-certified plastic surgeon. “Negative-pressure therapy takes the tension off of the wound to prevent incisions […]

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The No BS Guide to Finding Your Bra Size Forget everything you’ve ever learned about bra sizeIf you wear bras, you’ve likely got a few in your drawer that you avoid because their fit is a flub. Or maybe you’ve resigned to wear them anyway, even though they pinch or squish your precious parts.Having a […]

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Less Pain, Quicker Recovery: ERAS Is All About Improving the Patient Experience Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) is an evidence-based, patient-focused protocol that reduces hospital stays, minimizes postoperative pain, and speeds overall patient recovery after surgery. “Frankly, ERAS has transformed the mentality of many health providers who used to just accept the status quo. Click […]

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11 Reasons Your Boobs Are Sore, it might not just be your period coming. When it comes to your boobs being sore, we all know the word on the street is that it’s probably because your period is en route. But what are some other reasons your breasts could be feeling especially tender? We spoke […]

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(HealthNewsDigest.com) – New York, NY, April 6, 2019 – While planning for breast reconstruction surgery, many women wonder about what they should wear during the recovery period. In the first weeks home, you may want to avoid tight-fitting, restrictive clothing and anything that requires you to lift your arms over your head. Clothes should be […]

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Hereditary Breast Cancer. What You Can and Can’t Learn from Genetic Testing. Click HERE for the full article.

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(HealthNewsDigest.com) – New York, NY, April 24, 2019 – More than 268,000 new cases of breast cancer were diagnosed in 2018, according to estimates by the American Cancer Society. Many of these breast cancer patients need to decide whether or not to undergo undergo mastectomy and breast reconstruction. A breast cancer diagnosis is difficult, and […]

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Over The Muscle Versus Under The Muscle Is The Biggest Debate In Breast Reconstruction & This Is Why Undergoing a preventative double mastectomy six months ago wasn’t an easy decision for me to make. After I found out I was BRCA 2 positive — meaning, my breast cancer-preventing gene had a mutation — and that […]

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FDA reviews breast implant safety as women raise concerns FDA reviews breast implant safety as women raise concerns about illnesses Although Canada and the Netherlands announced plans to stop the sale of certain breast implants linked to a rare form or cancer, the FDA isn’t convinced there’s a link between the implants and connective tissue […]

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Here’s what you need to know if you’re thinking of having your breast implants removed Breast implants have been in the news a lot lately—and not just because Khloé Kardashian’s plunging dress at Diana Ross’s 75th birthday party had her considering getting her “boobs done.” The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is looking into the […]

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