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Another “gummy bear” implant approved

Last week, the FDA approved the use of the silicone “gummy bear” implant. The 410 implant by Allergan is an anatomically-shaped, textured, silicone cohesive gel implant that is much firmer than the previous silicone gel implants. This new generation of implants have been shown in previous to have decreased complication rates, such as rupture and … Continue reading Another “gummy bear” implant approved →

Additional information on the Breast Reconstruction Center

We have had several inquiries regarding our services at the Breast Reconstruction Center in regards to immediate breast reconstruction, delayed breast reconstruction, and second opinions. We wold be honored to provide consultations regarding anything related to these or breast surgery. Some additional information that people requested are noted below. Thank you for your interest … Continue reading Additional information on the Breast Reconstruction Center →

Scottsdale/Phoenix Breast Reconstruction Center

We have had made inquiries regarding breast reconstruction, opinions regarding reconstructive procedures that one was offered, and questions on results following breast reconstruction. Just like with any other procedure in plastic surgery, it may be in one’s best interest to go to a place that specializes in that procedure. Looking at education, training, recommendations, researching … Continue reading Scottsdale/Phoenix Breast Reconstruction Center →

New Legislation for Breast Cancer Awareness!

We are pleased with the efforts of our Society, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, in gaining legislation to empower women with breast cancer to better understand their care choices. 2012 alone saw the new diagnosis of >220,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer in the United States, not to mention the new diagnoses of … Continue reading New Legislation for Breast Cancer Awareness! →

Happy New Year!

To all…a happy, joyous, and healthy 2013!!!

October Breast Cancer

Stay tuned for some posts on breast reconstruction during this month of October…Thank you for visiting!

Breast Resources of Arizona

We are all very excited about the upcoming start of Breast Resources of Arizona – our non-profit organization looks forward to educating and supporting those patients in need who have been diagnosed with breast cancer in various manners, with the funds donated by several of our very generous donors. This opportunity will hopefully assist those … Continue reading Breast Resources of Arizona →

Phoenix/Scottsdale Breast Reconstruction Center

The Breast Reconstruction Center @ Advanced Aesthetic Associates is pleased to welcome Robert Bajnrauh, M.D. as the newest associate. He has just completed his advanced fellowship training in breast reconstruction/microsurgery at the internationally-renowned Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York, NY. Prior to that, he completed another year of fellowship training with Operation Smile and is … Continue reading Phoenix/Scottsdale Breast Reconstruction Center →

Fat grafting for contour deformity

Fat grafting has become a popular procedure to improve aesthetic outcome following breast reconstruction or for improvement of contour after lumpectomy. Much of the newest research has investigated the properties of fat, in terms of its stem cell properties and associated advantages. At our Breast Reconstruction Center, we have utilizing this technique almost routinely to … Continue reading Fat grafting for contour deformity →

DIEP candidate with previous abdominal procedures

There have been much interest in a woman’s candidacy for abdominal flap procedures if previous abdominal surgery has been done. Especially with c-sections, many women have been told that they are not candidates for the DIEP flap. Often times with low-transverse incisions (Pfannenstiel) incisions, the Superior Inferior Epigastric Artery (SIEA) has been transected. A recent study … Continue reading DIEP candidate with previous abdominal procedures →

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