Indiana Plastic Surgery Blog

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons annual meeting took place last weekend in Seattle. On display just outside the vendor area was “Out of the Shadows…Into the Light,” an art display intended to “expose the physical effects of breast cancer and develop a dialogue about breast reconstruction options.”

From the ASPS art display

The human body is incredibly beautiful, but cancer is not. Created to raise awareness about breast reconstruction options, the Out of the Shadows…Into the Light exhibit shares the experiences of 13 women, 10 of who have battled breast cancer. Their sculptural stories are told through plaster busts, which represent various stages of breast cancer – from none, to one, to both breasts removed.[...]

We wanted to share a few pictures with you, taken by by our web development partners who were present at the meeting and saw the art display.

CNN Health recently published a piece that cites several reasons why we could be “winning the war on breast cancer.“  Better breast reconstruction is one of the main reasons.

If breast reconstruction is performed immediately after mastectomy,  the traumatic psychological effects can be minimized significantly.  Also, if the mastectomy is performed in cooperation with a plastic surgeon, the results are far more likely to be  acceptable.

Health professionals have combined two disciplines to form a new specialty called oncoplastic surgery.  According to Dr. Gail Lebovic, president of the American Society of Breast Disease, this speciality allows surgeons to “look at a woman in a holistic way.”  Lebovic also comments, “When you’re able to offer reconstructive techniques at the same time, breast cancer surgery is not as horrible a thought.”

Here are 5 other reasons to be optimistic about breast cancer and reconstruction, provided by health writer Susan Brink:

1. More research and increased knowledge about breast cancer
2. Less traumatic surgery
3. Safer radiation
4. Fewer complications
5. Better breast reconstruction

Click here to read more about breast reconstruction in Indiana and see breast reconstruction before & after photos.

What plastic surgeons market as a “mommy makeover” is a series of cosmetic surgeries that are intended to help women regain the body they had before pregnancy. The most common treatments included in the package are the breast lift, tummy tuck, and liposuction.

In the video below, Fox news Charlotte speaks with Dr. Kevin Smith about the risks, benefits, and cost of a mommy makeover. A patient also discusses her satisfaction with the procedure(s).

If you’re interested in a mommy makeover in Indiana, read more about cosmetic surgery on our homepage or contact us.