Recently, women undergoing mastectomy for treatment of breast cancer and interested in reconstruction are being presented with a new approach, Pre-pectoral breast reconstruction. What does it mean? How is it different? and who is a good candidate? Let’s take a step back and explain what does a mastectomy involve? Simply put, the breast tissue and fat inside the breast are carved out and the skin is preserved. An implant is used to fill in this space and restore the breast mound. Traditionally, implants were placed in a pocket created completely under the chest wall muscle, also known as the pectoralis… Continue Reading →
Month: December 2017
Five Common Causes of and Treatments for Droopy Eyelids
Droopy eyelids is a condition medically known as ptosis. In its mildest form, droopy eyelids can pose a cosmetic problem, causing people to appear tired or older. In severe cases, droopy eyelids can obstruct the line of sight and make everyday tasks such reading difficult, and driving dangerous.