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Care After Breast Reconstruction
Many women who have experienced breast cancer or other physical changes to their breasts may need to have breast reconstruction surgery to look and feel their best. This can be great for a woman's self-confidence following trauma...
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May
How breast reconstruction can help women who have undergone mastectomies for cancer
Women who have had a diagnosis of breast cancer may have decided to undergo partial or complete removal of their breasts to combat the condition and avoid chemotherapy or radiation. However, the removal of the breasts can be not only a...
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May
Statement on Coronavirus
Our practice is committed to mutual community wellness. As of the morning of Friday, March 13, 2020 there are two confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Austin. We are closely monitoring the situation and following directives from the Centers for Disease Control (CD...
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May
Does Insurance Cover Breast Reduction Surgery in Texas?
Breast reduction surgery is an excellent solution for women seeking to address disproportionately large breasts. Whether to treat back or neck pain, correct skin irritation or enhance your physique, reduction mammoplasty has helped countless women achieve a slimmer and more...
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May
Am I Too Old to Want Breast Reconstruction Surgery?
The decision of whether or not to undergo breast reconstruction is a highly personal one. Breast reconstruction surgery can be an empowering option for breast cancer patients hoping to restore both the look and feel of their breasts following a unilateral or bilateral mastectomy...
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May
Is A Breast Reconstruction Right for Me?
Hearing the news that you need a mastectomy — or making the decision to have a preventive mastectomy — will likely throw your whole world out of balance. Women who have been in this position talk about feeling a whole range of emotions, including fear, sadness, hopele...
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May
Breast Reconstruction Methods: Tissue Expander vs. Direct-to-Implant
The discovery of a breast lump, a cancer diagnosis, the recommendation of a mastectomy —breast cancer feels like one piece of bad news after another. Relief can come when your oncologists tells you that you have the option of breast reconstruction. The possibility of gettin...
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May
What is Hybrid Breast Reconstruction?
Undergoing a mastectomy after a breast cancer diagnosis can be a challenging experience, both physically and emotionally. For many women, choosing to restore one or both breasts via a reconstruction procedure can feel like a celebration of recovery and restored health. Breast rec...
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May
Patient Perspective: My Decision to Have a Preventive Double Mastectomy
When Jessica learned at age 34 that she was positive for a gene linked to an increased lifetime risk for developing breast cancer, she began to research having a prophylactic (preventive) bilateral mastectomy and breast reconstruction. She started chronicling her experie...
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May
Just Diagnosed with Breast Cancer: What Comes Next?
A breast cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming, your mind racing with questions about treatment options. You are not alone in your feelings, fears or questions. One in eight women in the United States is expected to develop breast cancer at some point in her life, and there are cu...
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