Reconstruction
Breast Reconstruction May Quickly Improve Quality of Life
In Just 3 Weeks, Women Having Breast Reconstruction Using Their Own Abdominal Tissue Saw Gains in Psychological and Sexual Well-Being
Few Canadian breast cancer patients have reconstructive surgery
Fewer Canadian breast-cancer patients are undergoing reconstructive surgery after mastectomy than those in other high-income countries, new research revealed on Monday.
Well-being improves after breast reconstruction: study
Breast reconstruction surgery after cancer could damage muscle strength: study
Plastic Surgery Is Not for Everyone: Options Following a Mastectomy
How a pigskin implant helps breast cancer patients keep their curves
Jadi Ryan feels just like the youthful, pretty girl she is — thanks to a pioneering new breast reconstruction technique for cancer patients, using pigskin.
Reconstruction: the contralateral breast
Creating a breast that matches the opposite intact breast (the contralateral breast), to an acceptable degree, is where things often become tricky, requiring surgical skill, experience and a lot of patient input. Photos included!
Breast Reconstruction Decisions – Part II
Part II: Reconstruction that Utilizes the Body’s own Tissues. Women considering breast reconstruction should become aware of the different options available prior to their initial consultation.
Breast Reconstruction Decisions – Part I
Part I: Tissue expander and implant reconstructions. Women considering breast reconstruction should become aware of the different options available prior to their initial consultation.
The Plastic Surgeon with a Fan Club
Six patients of Dr. Leif Sigurdson, a plastic surgeon with the QEII HSC in Halifax, Nova Scotia, talk about why they are devoted fans.
Nipple and Areola Tattooing
Maria Perez of U-Spa provides answers to questions for women thinking about areola and nipple tattooing after breast reconstruction.
Zero Regrets about Nipple and Areola Tattooing
Having the areolas and nipples tattooed is the final touch after breast reconstruction. One woman shares her experience.
Health Canada Makes Licensing Decision on Silicone Gel-filled Breast Implants
Conditional on the manufacturers meeting requirements.