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.
Older women undergoing breast reconstruction after mastectomy face slightly higher risks of complications but report better psychological well-being despite lower satisfaction with breast appearance, highlighting the need to weigh age-related risks and benefits when considering surgery.
Post-procedure care is essential for faster recovery and optimal results in aesthetic treatments. Learn how evidence-based post-care strategies enhance outcomes, boost patient satisfaction, and differentiate your practice with cutting-edge recovery protocols.
Establishment Labs Holdings Inc. announces the first-ever utilization of the Motiva Flora SmoothSilk Tissue Expander in the United States, following its recent FDA clearance.
Read MoreArtificial intelligence (AI) techniques may provide a more accurate approach to predicting the risk of periprosthetic infection after implant-based breast reconstruction.
Read MoreThe American Society of Plastic Surgeons and The Plastic Surgery Foundation announce the 12th annual Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day USA (BRA Day) on October 18, aimed at educating breast cancer patients about their reconstruction options and improving their overall well-being.
Read MoreEstablishment Labs Holdings Inc. has nabbed U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance for the Motiva Flora SmoothSilk Tissue Expander, which features SmoothSilk surface technology to reduce inflammation and an MRI-compatible port without magnets for improved radiation oncology treatment precision.
Read MoreWomen undergoing autologous breast reconstruction—in which the breast is reconstructed using the patient’s own tissues—report higher satisfaction with their breasts at follow-up, compared to those undergoing implant-based reconstruction, reports a new study.
Read MoreAutologous breast reconstruction using a patient’s own tissues is successful in women with a history of massive weight loss, but poses higher risks of complications and revision surgery compared to those without such weight loss.
Read MoreTF 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.
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