In the Media

“Nipple-sparing Mastectomy Safe for Women With BRCA Mutations” “NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Prophylactic nipple-sparing mastectomies (NSMs) are “highly preventive” against breast cancer, even in women with BRCA mutations, and should be offered as a risk-reducing option to appropriate patients, researchers suggest.” Click HERE for the full article on Medscape.

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“Why Don’t Post-Mastectomy Tattoos Cause Lymphedema?” “Although surgeons have been using tattoos to help create the look of nipples and areola on breast cancer survivors for years, more elaborate post-surgical tattooing is a growing trend. Using graceful line work and flowers or other decorative imagery to cover the scars of a lumpectomy, mastectomy or breast […]

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“7 Surprising Facts About the Breast” “Of all the organs of the body, the humble breast has come to represent so much more than its essential functions. American culture places undue value on size, shape, and appearance of breasts, which can make it easy to forget the essential function of the breast, from an evolutionary […]

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Breast Implant Awareness Dr. Chen was recently interviewed by Ellen Dolgen, author of a popular blog called Menopause Monday on the topic of breast implants. The article was in responses to a recent article in the New York Times about the rare malignancy of the immune system that can be caused by implants called breast […]

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“Breast Revision Surgery: Addressing Implant Rippling and Other Common Concerns” “There are different scenarios in which a woman may choose to have her breast implants removed or replaced. Here we discuss some of the many potential components of breast revision surgery.” Click HERE for the full article on Zwivel.

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“MOMMY MAKEOVER: RESTORING YOUR PRE-PREGNANCY BODY” “I have been wanting to write this post for a long time. I have been interested in getting a Mommy Makeover for YEARS and while my youngest is 16, I wondered if it was too late to even try. I was also worried if I was being vain in […]

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“Are There Surgical Options for Breast Cancer–Related Lymphedema?” “Treatment for breast cancer can bring many unintended and potentially unpleasant side effects. One of the more common side effects of surgery for breast cancer is lymphedema. If you’ve had a lumpectomy or mastectomy, your doctor may have also removed some lymph nodes from the axilla area, […]

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“The Ellen Hermanson Foundation Hosts Inaugural “An Evening Of Enchantment” At Topping Rose” “Twenty-one years ago, naysayers told Julie Ratner the run she was founding to honor her late sister, Ellen Hermanson, would never take root. Today, it is so firmly rooted in our community that Ellen’s name is synonymous with breast cancer care on […]

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“After Losing My Son, These Products Helped Me Get Back to My Former Self” “From injuries, surgery and health conditions to emotional stress and tragedy, trauma can seriously age us. Here’s how to get your glow going again.” Click HERE for full article on TotalBeauty.com.

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HellasFM is a Greek radio station based in Long Island City with a loyal worldwide audience. The show is sponsored by the Icahn School of Medicine of Mt. Sinai. On Tuesday, June 20, 2017, HellasFM invited listeners to call in and join a Live Q&A on breast reconstruction with Dr. Constance M. Chen. Within Greek […]

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