Scott Spear, MD: The Surgeon Who Saved One Million Nipples (and Counting)
The October 2015 cover story features Scott Spear, MD, an early champion of nipple-sparing mastectomy.
The October 2015 cover story features Scott Spear, MD, an early champion of nipple-sparing mastectomy.
For women undergoing autologous breast reconstruction—reconstruction using the patient’s own tissues, rather than implants—the risks of overall and specific complications are increased at higher body mass index (BMI) levels.
In a recent survey, 60% of facial plastic surgeons noted an increase in patients with “Ozempic Face,” linked to the weight loss drug Semaglutide, with Manhattan facial plastic surgeon Sam Rizk, MD, advocating for his deep plane facelift technique as a long-term solution.
TF Biologics will be honored with the 2023 Corporate Humanitarian Award at Mission Plasticos’ annual event for their support of reconstructive breast surgery and medical training.
Read MoreRace/ethnicity is not an independent predictor of hospital readmission in patients undergoing breast reconstruction surgery, according to a new study appearing in the August issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Read MoreFor breast cancer patients undergoing breast reconstruction after mastectomy, avoiding postoperative oral antibiotics does not reduce the risk of infections, researchers say.
Read MorePatients with multiple tumors in one breast may be able to opt for breast-conserving therapy, a lumpectomy followed by whole-breast radiation therapy, rather than a mastectomy, according to research.
Read MoreBreast cancer patients with multiple tumors in one breast may be able to opt for breast-conserving therapy rather than a mastectomy, according to a study by the Alliance in Clinical Trials in Oncology and Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Read MoreA 3D-printed scaffold made of P4HB could help create long-lasting, real-looking nipples during breast reconstruction, according to a Weill Cornell Medicine study. The scaffold has biomechanical properties similar to a natural nipple and breaks down over time, refilling with fatty and vascular tissues.
Read MoreMany thin women report that they have been told that their only option for breast reconstruction is implants because they do not have enough fat to undergo natural tissue breast reconstruction. Not so, says board-certified plastic surgeon Constance Chen, MD, MPH, FACS.
Read MoreNearly one-quarter of breast cancer patients who start breast reconstruction after mastectomy don’t complete the reconstructive process—a concept known as “reconstructive burnout.” A new study investigates this trend.
Read MoreThe incidence of a rare cancer, anaplastic large-cell lymphoma, has surged in recent years, possibly because of the growing use of textured breast implants. Considering this trend, some breast cancer patients who undergo mastectomy may wonder if the benefits of getting reconstructive implants are worth the risk of developing a second cancer. Here is what the latest research says.
Read MoreWhile women have many choices in reconstructive breast surgery—including the option not to have the procedure—more than half of (54%) of women are unsure if there are surgical options beyond breast implants.
Read MoreThe Plastic Surgery Foundation received approval from the U.S. FDA for its Investigational Device Exemption application and will now proceed as sponsor of a prospective, multicenter observational trial studying the impact of acellular dermal matrix and surgical mesh in implant-based breast reconstruction..
Read MoreBreast reconstruction is likely an emotional, even traumatic topic for a mastectomy patient, and an empathetic response from a plastic surgeon is critical for the patient’s overall wellbeing, according to Alexander Zuriarrain, MD, FACS, a board-certified plastic surgeon and owner of Zuri Plastic Surgery in Miami. Here is how to talk to a mastectomy patient, Zuriarrain says.
Read MoreAfter being diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer at 19 and undergoing a mastectomy, Anne with an E actress Miranda McKeon says implant-based breast reconstruction helped her to reclaim what cancer stole from her.
Read MoreGalderma is featuring the personal stories and treatment journeys of breast cancer survivors who received Galderma’s aesthetic portfolio of products in a campaign on their social channels during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October.
Read MoreNipple-sparing mastectomy—an increasingly popular option for women undergoing treatment for breast cancer—not only achieves good cosmetic outcomes, but also low long-term risk of recurrent breast cancer, reports a study in the October issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
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