Some women who forgo breast reconstruction at the time of their mastectomy decide to pursue the procedure years later. If you are in this situation, several reconstructive surgeries may be appropriate. These procedures can potentially allow you to rebuild the shape of one or both breasts and help you feel whole again. In this video, […]
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Anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) is not breast cancer; it is a very rare lymphoma. ALCL has been associated with an incredibly small percentage of textured breast implants used during breast augmentation or reconstruction. Recently, there has been an increase in public discussion surrounding this concern and the potential impetuous for breast implant removal. In
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, apart from certain types of skin cancer. An estimated 1 in 8 women will receive a breast cancer diagnosis in America. Breast Cancer Awareness Month helps to encourage discussion, action, and a sense of community in the face of this disease. This is a time for
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As a woman who is considering breast reconstruction, you may want to know the specific options available to you. The two main techniques are implant-based or tissue flap-based. Implant-based uses a saline or silicone breast implant to restore breasts. The flap-based method uses a section of your own tissue – we prefer a flap of
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At Park Meadows Cosmetic Surgery, we often help Denver-area women who have recently undergone treatment for breast cancer. Treating breast cancer will sometimes require a mastectomy, which is a difficult experience for a woman to go through. Breast reconstruction can represent an extraordinary step forward for women who have decided it is the right course
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Research has shown that many of the women who undergo mastectomy or lumpectomy are not fully informed of their options surrounding breast reconstruction. Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day is a nationwide event dedicated to providing women with clear, accurate and honest information about their options. We have celebrated BRA Day for the last four years and
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Doctors and the medical establishment agree, mammograms are important. What they do not agree on is the age at which women should start getting an annual mammogram. As experienced breast reconstruction surgeons and a compassionate plastic surgery staff, the whole team at Park Meadows Cosmetic Surgery urges you to discuss this important issue with your
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