In the Media

Treat Yourself to Boobs and Butt Masks — but Leave Your Vagina Out of It Body masks are surprisingly fun investments Medically reviewed by Carissa Stephens, RN, CCRN, CPN on January 14, 2019 — Written by Gabrielle Kassel For anyone who’s gone down the skin care rabbit hole, you’ve heard about sheet masks and their […]

Read full article

There are two types of breast reconstruction and multiple options for each: implant-based breast reconstruction and natural tissue breast reconstruction, also known as “autologous reconstruction.” Either type can be performed immediately, or months or even years after the mastectomy. For the best results, most breast reconstructions will require more than one procedure. Many factors will […]

Read full article

Constance M. Chen, M.D., a board-certified plastic surgeon and breast reconstruction specialist, said the first few days after surgery will look very different depending on which type of surgery you have. “With any type of surgery, you will be swollen and bruised for the first few days and weeks after surgery,” she said. “The swelling […]

Read full article

HealthNewsDigest.com — Breast reconstruction has come a long way. Although breast cancer was known to the ancient Egyptians as far back as 1600 B.C., it was not until the 18th century that it was understood to be a localized disease whose spread could be contained by isolating and removing the affected cells, and it was […]

Read full article

By Lori Keong, Karen Iorio Adelson, and Ambar Pardilla A bouquet of flowers is always a lovely gift, but for something extra special, a floral subscription keeps your favorite doctor’s office stocked with fresh arrangements all year long. “The best gift I ever received from a patient was a year-long monthly flower delivery,” says Constance […]

Read full article

“Breast implants are a foreign body that prompt an immune response in the body, and the body tries to protect itself from the implant by creating a capsule around the implant as a barrier,” explained Constance M. Chen, M.D., a board-certified plastic surgeon and breast reconstruction specialist. “Thus, most of the diseases caused by breast […]

Read full article

“The objective of breast reconstruction after mastectomy is to create a natural breast with the shape, symmetry and softness of the original. In most patients, modifications are needed after the initial surgery to accomplish that goal. Women should know that with a customized plan and advanced surgical techniques, we can often improve shape, size, and […]

Read full article

When it comes to nipple hair, according to Constance Chen, M.D., board-certified plastic surgeon and breast reconstruction specialist, there is no normal. “Human beings have hair all over their body,” Chen said. “Sometimes human hair is thin and clear and sometimes it’s thicker and darker. Some women have darker visible hair around their nipples.” Click […]

Read full article

HealthNewsDigest.com — Every year, about 40,000 women in the United States undergo surgery to reduce the size of their breasts. Breast reduction, one of the most frequently performed plastic surgeries and among those with the highest rates of patient satisfaction, is performed for both aesthetic and medical reasons. Women with disproportionately large, heavy breasts find […]

Read full article

Other reasons range from innocent to, unfortunately, concerning. “It could be due to a partner sucking roughly there, it could be due to some other type of abrasion or suction device that damages the skin, it could be due to Paget’s disease of the nipple, eczema, an insect bite, itch, rough clothing, sandpaper, piercing or […]

Read full article