Here at Atlanta Plastic Surgery, we take immense pride in our role as part of the larger plastic surgery community. Helping our patients achieve the best possible and longest-lasting plastic surgery results remains our highest priority. But our plastic surgeons understand that sharing the knowledge and experiences they have acquired in their collective decades of […]
Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month we thought we would give you some of the latest figures and facts on this issue as well as a general outline of prevention and treatment. In addition, we wanted to mention some of the options for breast reconstruction following surgery for breast cancer. What are some of […]
What is Breast Reconstruction? Put simply, breast reconstruction means a number of procedures that aim to restore the size and shape of the breasts following a mastectomy or a lumpectomy. Why should I get a breast reconstruction? There are a number of reasons. Breast reconstruction can help restore feelings of femininity, and body confidence and […]
What is Scarless Latissimus Surgery? Breast reconstruction using the procedure known as scarless latissimus flap uses the same back muscle, the lattissimus dorsi, as in a traditional latissimus dorsi procedure. The difference however is there is less scarring to a woman’s back, shorter surgery time, and a shorter recovery time. The procedure accesses the muscle […]
