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How to Speak to the Mastectomy Patient
Breast 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.
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First U.S. Women Receive Breast Augmentation with FDA-Approved Motiva Implants
Establishment Labs Holdings Inc, a global medical technology company specializing in women’s health, announces the first U.S. breast augmentations using Motiva Implants.
Here’s What Makes Top Surgery Different From a Mastectomy
Allure explains the differences between top surgery and mastectomy, plus aftercare, expectations, and more.
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Plastic Surgery Practice and Hologic™ Celebrate National Cancer Survivors Month
PSP breast cancer series, Dr Valerie Gorman explains the benefits of using the Hologic LOCalizer™ during oncoplastic surgery procedures with partnering plastic and reconstructive surgeons.
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Everything to Know About Mastectomy Tattoos, According to Experts
If you’re curious about getting a mastectomy tattoo or are wondering whether they are for you, here’s all you need to know, according to medical and artistic specialists, per Good Housekeeping.
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More Women Embracing ‘Going Flat’ After Mastectomy
A growing number of women forgoing reconstruction after a mastectomy say they’re satisfied with their choice, even as some did not feel supported by their physician, according to a new study.
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California to Facilitate Mastectomies for Young Girls in the Name of Progress
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara asked the Department of Insurance to issue a General Counsel Opinion Letter clarifying that gender dysphoric individuals cannot legally be denied chest reconstructive surgery solely based on their age, The Post Millennial reports.
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Mastectomy and Reconstructive Surgery May Lead to Patients Becoming Persistent Drug Users
Women who receive mastectomy and reconstructive surgery as part of breast cancer treatment may face the risk of developing persistent use of opioids and sedative-hypnotic drugs, according to data presented at the 2020 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, held Dec. 8-11.
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7 Facts About Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy Doctors & Patients Want You To Know
The key to understanding breast reconstruction after mastectomy, patients and doctors explain, is to know that it’s not a one-size-fits-all operation, Bustle explains.
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Breakthrough Study by Kaiser Permanente Supports Outpatient Breast Cancer Surgery
Recently, a medical study across 21 Kaiser Permanente sites in Northern California showed results that reinforced sending mastectomy patients home just hours after surgery.
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Plastic Surgery Helps Mastectomy Patients
For anyone, a cancer diagnosis is a life-changing moment. For military beneficiaries within the National Capital Region, the John P. Murtha Cancer Center at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center serves as the focal-point of all cancer care, Fort Hood Sentinel reports.
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13 Facts to Know If You’re Considering a Double Mastectomy
Mastectomy can be tough on a woman physically and emotionally, particularly in a world that associates female identity with having a bust, per Good Housekeeping.
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Performing Health: Post-Surgical Bra Through Gender and Fashion Commentary
How do post-surgical bras connect fashion and medical treatment? How do social norms of gender apply to their design? GC Advocate provides some answers.
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Breast Cancer Patients Are Unaware of Surgical Options, Study Suggests
Findings from a recent study illustrate the importance of surgeons making their patients aware of breast cancer’s long-term impact on the body and the surgical options available to minimize morbidity, according to its first author.
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How Far Is Too Far? Travel Distance Cited as Breast Reconstruction Obstacle
While greater patient awareness and insurance coverage have contributed to greater breast reconstruction rates in the United States, geographic barriers to access this service remain.
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Study: Autoaugmentation After Mastectomy May Boost Satisfaction
The new study, using the validated BREAST-Q questionnaire, suggests higher patient satisfaction rates for women undergoing reconstruction using their own tissues.
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