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400,000 women in the United States receive breast implants each year. Three quarters receive breast implants for cosmetic breast augmentation, while the other one quarter receive breast implants to reconstruct a breast lost to cancer. According to the implant manufacturers, about 50% of women with breast implants undergo another surgery to revise, replace, or remove […]

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Breasts come in all shapes and sizes and there is infinite variety in the human experience. Beyond their physiological function of providing nourishment for babies, however, breasts occupy a unique place in the cultural ether and many women wonder and worry about whether or not they deviate from “normal.” “Unfortunately, we are often bombarded by […]

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The amount of elastin in the dermis, the connective tissue layer of the skin, varies from person to person, largely for genetic reasons, according to Constance M. Chen, M.D., a board-certified plastic surgeon and breast reconstruction specialist in New York City. Click HERE for the full article.

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HealthNewsDigest.com — Each year in the United States, more than 100,000 women have mastectomies. Advances in surgical techniques today offer women the hope of a soft, warm breast that may look similar and feel much like her original breast, especially if she undergoes natural tissue breast reconstruction. As a result, more and more women now […]

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Dr. Constance M. Chen, board-certified Plastic Surgeon and Breast Reconstruction Specialist says, “Inner peace gives rise to a radiant smile that shines on those around you like the sun. Everyone will think you are beautiful.” Dr. Chen reminds us to, “Drink lots of water. Avoid sugary drinks. Keeps you hydrated so your skin stays supple […]

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The most common problems are capsular contracture, which is a thickening, hardening, and squeezing of the scar tissue that forms around breast implants; infection; and implant rupture. Also very common are asymmetry, rippling, and breast implant illness. Click HERE for the full article.

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HealthNewsDigest.com — Board-certified plastic surgeon and breast reconstruction specialist Dr. Constance M Chen comments that there are many medical and cosmetic reasons that women have implants removed. “In some cases the implants basically fail and must be removed for the health of the woman. In other cases, women realize that they don’t have to live […]

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The genetic and environmental factors behind breast size are still unclear. Breast size is influenced by everything from genetics to environmental factors, Dr. Constance Chen, a plastic surgeon, told INSIDER exclusively. In some individuals, having a large chest is bound to happen. Also due to weight gain, breasts increase as well. Click HERE for the […]

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“The FDA now requires a black box warning on all breast implants so people know they are not considered lifetime devices and carry risks,” said Constance M. Chen, M.D., a board-certified plastic surgeon and breast reconstruction specialist. “Patients are required by law to initial and sign an extensive patient decision checklist that outlines many potential […]

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An abdominoplasty or tummy tuck removes excess skin and stretch marks and can also repair damaged muscles. The result is a flatter, firmer stomach and improved waistline. One issue that women undergoing abdominoplasty often fail to consider, however, is that the abdominal tissue is often the best donor site for natural tissue breast reconstruction. Click […]

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