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Jun

What’s the best type of breast implant to get?

Breast augmentation is one of the most common surgical procedures amongst women. It allows you to achieve the ideal silhouette with a voluptuous pair of breasts that make you feel confident and happy. However, one of the most crucial factors to consider when getting breast impla...

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Jun

My doctor told me I can’t have breast reconstruction after radiation

Breast cancer survivors who undergo radiation therapy after mastectomy are often advised against implant-based breast reconstruction because of the higher risk of complications. It's worth noting that implant-based reconstructions are still possible and successful, but the...

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22

Jun

I didn’t have reconstruction after my mastectomy. Can I have reconstruction now?

Women who choose to go flat after a mastectomy often wonder if it's too late to have reconstruction later. Studies have shown that approximately 44% of women don’t opt for reconstruction after a mastectomy for various reasons, including the need for quick recovery, c...

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22

Jun

I hate my breast implants, what can I do?

Breast augmentation is one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries, allowing women to achieve a nicely curvaceous silhouette. Saline and silicone gel are the most popular implant materials because they resemble natural breast tissues and feel like actual breasts. Most women are ha...

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22

Jun

OPTIONS FOR BREAST RECONSTRUCTION AFTER RADIATION

A mastectomy (surgical removal of a breast) or lumpectomy (surgical removal of only a cancerous breast tumor and a rim of its adjacent tissue) are often followed by radiation therapy. Radiation therapy is advised to kill any residual cancer cells in the afflicted breast, or aroun...

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22

Jun

En Bloc vs Capsulectomy

Breast implant removal can be performed with an en bloc procedure or a capsulectomy. Both procedures have the same goal: to remove your implants and the scar tissue, or capsule, that has formed around them. These procedures can lead to greater physical comfort and wellness if you...

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22

Jun

When Should I Replace My Breast Implants?

Breast augmentation with implants is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures for women. This procedure has changed hundreds of thousands of lives since the 1960s. While undergoing breast augmentation is a big decision, there is always the option of implant removal or replacem...

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22

Jun

How Aging Affects Our Eyelids

As we age, the body naturally produces less collagen and elastin, with the skin losing its firm, flexible quality. The facial skin starts to wrinkle and sag, affecting the fine, delicate skin eyelid skin. What are common causes of agingIf you lead a very hectic, stressful life...

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22

Jun

Dr. Andres makes the RealSelf 100 & 500 Hall of Fame!

Over the past eight years, the RealSelf 100 and RealSelf 500 awards have honored you and other board-certified aesthetic doctors who consistently demonstrate a commitment to patient education. To culminate eight years of this program, we wanted to further highlight your dedicatio...

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Jun

Breast Reconstruction Options

With complete or partial mastectomy, women may be informed that they have options for breast reconstruction. If you are considering reconstruction, discuss your options with your mastectomy surgeon and a plastic surgeon who has experience in breast reconstruction before the maste...

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22

Jun

Choosing a Breast Reconstruction Surgeon

If you are facing mastectomy, it is best to choose a plastic surgeon to perform your breast construction prior to undergoing cancer surgery, so your surgical team can design the best treatment plan for you. Choose your plastic surgeon with care. In the area of breast reconstructi...

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22

Jun

Save the Date – Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day

Tuesday October 17 4:30pm - 7:00pmMe by Michelle & Lewis A. Andres M. D. FACSPlease RSVP by October 10, 20178900 E. RAINTREE DR. STE. 400, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260602-410-4739Back to blog...

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A private, fully-tailored consultation is your next step to uncovering which surgical route is the right one for you. Dr. Lewis Albert Andres will intently listen to your particular goals in regards to your physical enhancement desires. From there, he will fully discuss all of the available options and meticulously examine

your body to determine with you which is the best course of action to attain your aesthetic objectives. Dr. Andres, a board-certified plastic & reconstructive surgeon in Phoenix & Scottsdale, is committed to delivering some of the best patient care and plastic surgery with honesty, compassion, and expert skill.

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