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2. Breast reconstruction - Wikipedia

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   Breast reconstruction is the surgical process of rebuilding the shape and look of a breast, most commonly in women who have had surgery to treat breast cancer. It involves using autologous tissue, prosthetic implants, or a combination of both with the goal of reconstructing a natural-looking breast.

3. DIEP flap - Wikipedia

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   DIEP flap breast reconstruction is typically performed by the Plastic Surgery team (rather than the Breast Surgery team) so is only available in centres with Plastic Surgery support. It is a more complicated operation than other autologous or alloplastic options, but provides significantly better cosmetic results, which means better ...

4. Olivia Munn Says She Was 'Devastated' After Her Double Mastectomy

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   Olivia Munn is opening up about her breast reconstruction surgery. The 43-year-old actress appeared on the latest episode of the SHE MD podcast, and discussed coming to terms with her body after ...

5. Free flap breast reconstruction - Wikipedia

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   Free-flap breast reconstruction is a type of autologous-tissue breast reconstruction applied after mastectomy for breast cancer, without the emplacement of a breast implant prosthesis. As a type of plastic surgery, the free-flap procedure for breast reconstruction employs tissues, harvested from another part of the woman's body, to create a ...

6. Nipple-sparing mastectomy - Wikipedia

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   Followed by flap dissection for removal of the breast tissue, NAC is preserved during the whole procedure. [7] Breast reconstruction options, such as implant-based or flap-based reconstruction, can be pursued at last. After the surgery, proper monitoring of blood pressure and psychological support are needed. [8]

7. These breast cancer survivors are happier than ever post ...

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   Plenty of women don't miss their breasts after surgery — despite the warnings so often coming from breast surgeons society at large: that a life without breasts is one of disfigurement, bereft ...