SPAIR and Reconstructive Surgery Breakthroughs In Breast Surgery: Two Women Share Their Stories
By Women’s Lifestyle Magazine, Grand Rapids by Angela Klinske
In 1996, Dr. Hammond developed the SPAIR technique (short scar periareolar-inferior pedicle reduction mammaplasty), a form of breast reduction surgery that produces about 50 percent less scarring and allows the breast to be reshaped in a manner which maintains the natural soft curves. The results are long-lasting, with less scarring, and a faster recovery with fewer complications, according Hammond.
Article Courtesy of Center for Breast and Body Contouring
Life After Mastectomy
By Dr. Joseph A. Mele III, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Twenty years ago the risk of breast cancer was quoted as one in twelve women. Now the figure is closer to one in eight. About one fifth of these tumors arise in women with a positive family history.
Article Courtesy of Joseph Mele, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Breast Reconstruction
By Dr. Janet K. Turkle
For many women diagnosed with breast cancer, mastectomy, or breast removal, is often required. Women who have undergone this surgery can choose to have breast reconstruction.
Article Courtesy of Janet Turkle, M.D.
Rebuilding the Body, And the Self-Confidence
By Ram Kalus, M.D.
A sense of self is an integral part of being human. A desire to look “normal” includes the desire to feel physically whole or symmetrical
Article Courtesy of Ram Kalus, M.D.
Breast Reconstruction Can Help Psychologically
By Host on KSDK.com
Many women are good candidates for immediate breast reconstruction after mastectomy, even if radiation is part of their treatment for breast cancer.
Article Courtesy of Judith M. Gurley, M.D., F.A.C.S.
A New Start
By Dr. Scott R. Miller, M.D.
Breast cancer continues to impact women and their families at an alarming rate.
Over 46 thousand women will get breast cancer this year. There are
over 1.7 million women alive with a history of breast cancer.
Article Courtesy of Scott R. Miller, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Breast Reconstruction after Elective Mastectomy: 98% of Women Highly Satisfied
By Howard L. Rosenberg, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Breast cancer is a common cancer among women, and a leading cause of cancer-related death. Women with an extremely high risk of breast cancer may opt to have surgery to remove both breasts (bilateral prophylactic mastectomy) to help reduce the chance of cancer development.
Article Courtesy of Howard L. Rosenberg, M.D., F.A.C.S.
