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Breast Reconstruction: According to the National Cancer Institute (www.cancer.gov), the estimated number of new cases of breast cancer in 2009 is 192,370 (female) and 1,910 (male). The plastic surgeons at Northland Plastic Surgery, along with the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), is working to increase awareness of breast |
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reconstruction options available to breast cancer patients, and reminds women to schedule regular cancer screenings. Options for Breast Reconstruction include Latissimus Flap, Tissue Expansion/Implant and TRAM Flap (pedicle, free). Which type of reconstruction is best depends on your age, body type, and the type of surgery you had. What is right for one woman is not necessarily right for another. The most important thing is that almost all women have choices when it comes to breast reconstruction. Your plastic surgeon will explain the risks and benefits of each type of reconstruction. |
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BARBARA: BREAST RECONSTRUCTION Barbara underwent bilateral free TRAM flap breast reconstruction following her 2001 mastectomy. “I am amazed at how the surgery turned out! I look in the mirror and see form and natural softness that has been missing since my mastectomy. ‘Ecstatic,’ ‘confident’ and ‘VERY thankful’ for the success of my surgery are some of the adjectives I would use to describe my results. The people working at Northland Plastic Surgery are wonderful. The staff, from the front desk to the nurses, treated me in a warm, friendly, competent and personal way.” |
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