Breast Reconstruction |
Breast Reduction |
Breast reconstruction is the rebuilding of a breast, usually in women. It involves using autologous tissue or prosthetic material to construct a natural-looking breast. Often this includes the reformation of a natural-looking areola and nipple. This procedure involves the use of implants or relocated flaps of the patient's own tissue. Overview The primary part of the procedure is often be carried out immediately following the mastectomy. As with many other surgeries, those with signifiga ...
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Resources
- 1998 Federal Breast Reconstruction Law (American Society of Plastic Surgeons)
- 2003 Breast Surgery Statistics (American Society of Plastic Surgeons) - Links to PDF File
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Breast Implant Risks (Center for Devices and Radiological Health)
- Breast Implants Don't Age Well (American Cancer Society)
- Breast Implants: Do They Interfere with Breast Exams? (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
- Breast Lift/Mastopexy (American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS))
- Breast Reconstruction (National Cancer Institute)
- Breast Reconstruction (National Women's Health Information Center)
- Breast Reconstruction (Medline Plus)
- Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy (American Cancer Society)
- Breast Reconstruction Benefits Women Emotionally (American Cancer Society)
- Breast Reconstruction Resources: State Laws (American Society of Plastic Surgeons)
- Breast Reduction (Cleveland Clinic)
- Breast Reduction (Cleveland Clinic)
- Breast Reduction Often Good Medicine (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
- Breast Reduction Surgery, More Effective Than Medication, Diet, or Support Bras to Relieve Suffering of Overly Large Breasts (American Society of Plastic Surgeons)
- Breast Reduction Surgery: When Less is More (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
- Breast Reduction/Mammaplasty Reduction (American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS))
- Can I Make My Breasts Larger? (Nemours Foundation)
- Enlarged Male Breasts: A Problem for Thousands; Male Breast Reduction with Ultrasound-Assisted Liposuction Is Safe and Effective (American Society of Plastic Surgeons)
- FDA Breast Implant Consumer Handbook - 2004 (Center for Devices and Radiological Health)
- Find a Plastic Surgeon (American Society of Plastic Surgeons)
- Gynecomastia Male Breast Reduction (American Society of Plastic Surgeons)
- Immediate Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy Is Safe (American Society of Plastic Surgeons)
- National Cancer Institute
- New Methodology Reduces Complications and Additional Surgery after Breast Augmentation (American Society of Plastic Surgeons)
- One-Third of Physicians Don't Offer Breast Reconstruction Referrals to Breast Cancer Patients (American Society of Plastic Surgeons)
- Options in Breast Surgery (Cleveland Clinic)
- Photos and Illustrations of Breast Implant Complications (Food and Drug Administration, HHS)
- Pictures of Breast Reconstruction (breastcancer.org)
- Race, Age, Geography, Significantly Decrease Odds of Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy (American Society of Plastic Surgeons)
- Reconstruction (breastcancer.org)
- Silicone Breast Implants Not Linked to Most Cancers (National Cancer Institute)
- Silicone Breast Implants: Are They Safe? (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
- Your Rights After a Mastectomy (Federal Citizen Information Center, GSA)

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