In news reports you may have recently heard of a cancer that has been associated with breast implants called Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). It is a T-cell lymphoma that is not a cancer of the breast tissue itself, but a type of cancer that develops around the scar tissue which forms around […]
Scar Tissue After a surgery you will develop scar tissue. Dr. Brooks will see you for your follow ups and suggest when to start doing your scar massage. He will instruct you (or a family member) in the proper scar massage technique. Why a family member? Scar massage doesn’t feel pleasant. Patients will often go […]
Melanoma Awareness Month Should Be Every Month – But Officially It’s May Plastic surgeons are often involved in removing skin cancers as many occur on the face in areas where the sun hits us most directly (nose, cheeks, temples and ears). Please don’t ignore changes seen on your skin! The longer you wait to have […]
In one way or another all of us have been affected by breast cancer. Whether it be through a family member or a friend, maybe you were diagnosed with breast cancer and had to go through it on your own.
I’d like to learn more about breast implant profile types. Can you explain what breast implant projection means and what profiles exist?
I type all day, every day for work. I’m beginning to feel pain in my hand and wrist
It’s very important to perform a monthly self breast examination a few days after your period ends
If the weight of your oversized breasts are giving you neck, shoulder or back pain there’s no need to carry on with the discomfort.
All of the excess skin between your belly button and pubic area can be removed during your tummy tuck surgery.