Posted January 24, 2018
Many women know all-too-well what “tuberous breasts” are. Disproportionally shaped due to a congenital abnormality, the breast appears tube-shaped with a puffy areola, narrow base, and nipple pointing downward. Usually, both breasts are affected but sometimes it is only one. A variety of problems can include: Breasts narrower than preferred and tube-like, often pointing downward […]
Read MorePosted January 03, 2018
Yes, en bloc breast implant removal has been Dr. Sarah Mess’ preferred technique for ruptured silicone implants for over 12 years. She also uses the technique when removing implants with capsular contracture, suspected rupture, and per patient preference. En bloc breast implant removal involves a careful separation of the scar capsule containing the implant […]
Read MorePosted March 31, 2017
Can patients receiving breast conserving therapy (lumpectomy), have fat transfer? * Dr. Sarah Mess Partial mastectomy and lumpectomy leave behind breast tissue but remove the cancer and are termed breast conserving therapy (BCT). Breast conserving therapy often results in the operated breast being smaller or having a dent. Fat transfer is a better modality than […]
Read MorePosted September 10, 2013
Do you have different cup sizes after lumpectomy and radiation?Breast cancer patients who undergo breast conservation procedures that excise the cancer and preserve the breast often have disparity in breast size. The tissue removed in lumpectomy creates a volume imbalance and the postoperative radiation further shrinks the skin of the already smaller breast. Refinement of […]
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