Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy

Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy

Breast cancer affects 1 in 8 women, and over 250,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. Despite these numbers, less than half of women who undergo mastectomy are offered breast reconstruction and less than 20% elect for immediate reconstruction. Memorial Plastic Surgery is proud to be at the vanguard and leader in

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Breast Reconstruction Size

The Right Fit: Implant-Breast Reconstruction with Memorial Plastic Surgery

Breast reconstruction plays a significant role in restoring the shape, size, and appearance of the breasts after  mastectomy. In implant-based reconstruction,  one of the crucial decisions to make is choosing the right breast implant size. The size of the implant  can greatly impact the final results of the reconstruction. In this

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Breast Reconstruction With Kristen Adams

Former Breast Reconstruction Patient Empowered after Surgery

Last Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and in line with its celebration, ABC 13 featured one of Memorial Plastic Surgery’s patients and her journey to healthier and more empowered womanhood. Genetic Testing, Mastectomy, and Breast Reconstruction Kristen Adams, a mother from Katy, Texas, tested positive for the Chek-2 gene mutation. Adams shared her

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Breast Cancer Projected Cases Per State 2017

Breast Cancer Statistics 2017

Since 1951, the annual Cancer Facts & Figures report has provided the public with an informative and easy to read resource about cancer and all its forms. Inspired by the spirit of Women’s Month, the board-certified plastic surgeons at Memorial Plastic Surgery have compiled these figures in order to educate the public

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