Tag Archives: mastectomy

Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day Names Jewel Spokesperson.

Published: May 21, 2012

BRA Day to raise awareness of breast reconstruction surgery across the globe. The American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS) and the Plastic Surgery Foundation have announced that their national spokesperson for Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day is none other than Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Jewel. BRA day is a new international initiative launched this year, to be … Continue reading Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day Names Jewel Spokesperson. →

View More

Surgeons Report Experience with Nipple Sparing Mastectomy

Published: November 14, 2011

Nipple sparing mastectomy, a technique that preserves the nipple and surrounding tissues, is an effective technique for breast reconstruction. According to a study by plastic surgeons at Georgetown University Hospital, there’s no evidence that the procedure increases risk of cancer recurrence. In nipple-sparing mastectomy, the nipple and surrounding tissues are preserved for use in breast … Continue reading Surgeons Report Experience with Nipple Sparing Mastectomy →

View More