Save the Date – Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day
Tuesday October 17 4:30pm – 7:00pm Me by Michelle & Lewis A. Andres M.D. FACS Please RSVP by October 10, 2017 8900 E. RAINTREE DR. STE. 400, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260 602-410-4739
Continue ReadingSome Benefits & Risks of a Breast Augmentation Surgery
For a long time, plastic surgery wasn’t accepted in many parts of the world. But as time has gone by, and because our western culture is a little more open-minded towards the idea and philosophy of cosmetic surgery, more and more countries around the world are beginning to accept this form of medicine. Plastic surgery … Continue reading Some Benefits & Risks of a Breast Augmentation Surgery
Continue ReadingTime Your Breast Augmentation Surgery Just Right!
If you are planning a wedding, vacation, to lose weight, or get pregnant, timing is key when you are considering to get arguably one of the best breast augmentation Phoenix has to offer by Dr. Albert Andres. Weddings If you are planning on having or being in a wedding, it would be wise to give … Continue reading Time Your Breast Augmentation Surgery Just Right!
Continue ReadingDIEP flap breast reconstruction and fat grafting
The DIEP flap has become one of the best breast reconstruction procedures today. By utilizing your own skin and fat from your lower abdomen, this tissue is then transferred up to your breast and microsurgically reconnected to vessels in the nearby area in order to revascularize the tissue and provide a soft, supple, and durable … Continue reading DIEP flap breast reconstruction and fat grafting
Continue ReadingRisks of Complications in Implant Post-Mastectomy Breast Reconstruction
The two most important risk factors of implant loss after post-mastectomy breast reconstruction are smoking and obesity. Those women who do smoke or are obese are more likely to suffer complications during their reconstructive procedure, as reported in a recent published article. Such complications include early implant loss, infection, wound complications, additional revisionary procedures or … Continue reading Risks of Complications in Implant Post-Mastectomy Breast Reconstruction
Continue ReadingThankful
Feeling just how much of an impact a friend can affect your life…what an inspiration to me as a person. Truly adoring her and thankful for having her in my life.
Continue ReadingBreast CA/Reconstruction Radio Talk
Following is a link to a recent 4part series on Breast Cancer/Breast Reconstruction. I was asked to discuss the topic of breast reconstruction on Main Street Out Loud with Rudi K hosted every Sat 3PM – KKNT 960AM radio. See and listen to the 3rd Part of the Series of my discussion on breast reconstruction … Continue reading Breast CA/Reconstruction Radio Talk
Continue ReadingOctober 2013
Continue ReadingBreast Cancer Patient Education Act introduced in Congress
During Women’s Health Week (May 12-18), the Breast Cancer Patient Education Act (S.931/H.R. 1984) was introduced in both the Senate and House of Representatives. This would direct the Health and Human Services to create an educational campaign to assist women understand their options for post-mastectomy breast reconstruction preoperatively. As we know, a majority of women … Continue reading Breast Cancer Patient Education Act introduced in Congress
Continue ReadingAnother FDA approval for a “gummy bear” implant
Recently, the FDA has approved the Mentor MemoryShape CPG implant. This adds the 3rd company to have an anatomically-shaped breast implant in the U.S. The “gummy bear” implant has been widely available worldwide for the past decade. With the approval of such form-stable, “gummy bear” implants, the use not only in breast augmentation, but also … Continue reading Another FDA approval for a “gummy bear” implant
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