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Mini Tummy Tuck Before and Afters: The Results of This Procedure on Extra Ab Flab Can Be Dramatic

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“In a tummy tuck, the entire abdominal skin is elevated up to the lowest rib, and then it is pulled down like a window shade and a new opening is made for the belly button. It also tightens the abdominal muscles like a corset,” explains Constance M. Chen, MD, a board-certified plastic surgeon in New […]

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Will Your Breast Cancer Come Back?

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For starters, certain types of breast cancer are more likely to recur than others, says Constance Chen, M.D., a plastic surgeon and breast reconstruction specialist in private practice in New York City. These include inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) and triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), she says. Click HERE for the full article.

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Ditching Bras – The Braless Trend Takes Center Stage

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New York-based plastic surgeon Dr. Constance Chen, who also specializes in microsurgical breast reconstruction, agrees with Wong. In the case of a sports bra, Dr. Chen told Nike that it’s fine to wear it when sleeping. She even added that doing so “won’t stunt breast growth.” Click HERE for the full article.

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Ask a doc: ‘What should I know before getting a breast lift?’

“A breast lift — or ‘mastopexy’ — is a procedure in which excess skin is removed to tighten the breast envelope,” said New York-based plastic surgeon and breast reconstruction specialist Dr. Constance M. Chen in comments to Fox News Digital. “This also repositions the breast tissue and the nipple-areolar complex higher on the chest wall.” […]

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How Can You Naturally Make Your Big Boobs Smaller?

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Your boobs could be causing back pain because you’re not wearing the right kind of bra. A very supportive bra could help take the weight off of your back and reduce the pain, said Constance M. Chen, M.D., a board-certified plastic surgeon and breast reconstruction specialist at Mount Sinai in New York City. Click HERE […]

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Dispelling Misconceptions Around Diep Flap Breast Reconstruction and the Thin Patient

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Constance M. Chen, MD, MPH, FACS, a board-certified plastic surgeon based in New York and leader in microsurgical breast reconstruction, is back on the podcast with host Keri Stephens to talk about misconceptions in natural tissue breast reconstruction, specifically DIEF flap breast reconstruction. They specifically look at misconceptions around this procedure, especially when it comes […]

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Big Boobs: What Should You Know About Supporting Your Girls?

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“Some women feel pain and discomfort due to the weight of their breasts,” said Constance M. Chen, M.D., a board-certified plastic surgeon and breast reconstruction specialist in New York City. “Large breasts can also cause rashes under the breasts, shoulder grooves from bra straps digging in, numbness because the nerves are overstretched, difficulty or inability […]

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Is it Safe to Have a Titanium Marker in My Breast?

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Titanium markers—tiny steel clips that are about the size of sesame seeds—are important because they help doctors know what areas of breast tissue have been investigated in the past, says Constance M. Chen, M.D., a clinical assistant professor of surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City. Click HERE for the full article.

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The Ellen Hermanson Foundation’s SUMMER GALA

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EVENT DETAILS Sat, Aug 26, 2023 at 6:30 PM Bridgehampton Tennis & Surf Club, 231 Midocean Dr, Bridgehampton, NY, 11932 More info here The Ellen Hermanson Foundation is thrilled to announce it will be hosting its annual Summer Gala benefit on Saturday, August 26, 2023 from 6:30 PM to 11:30 PM oceanside at Bridgehampton Tennis […]

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The Best Neck Creams That’ll Fight Sagging Skin

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What sets the StriVectin neck cream apart is that it’s one of the few and best neck creams to contain lactic acid. Using lactic acid helps firm and thicken the skin, giving it a smooth appearance with fewer lines and wrinkles. Key ingredients for this cream include peptides, hyaluronic acid, a ceramide blend and a […]

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