Breast Surgery

Breast explant surgery can be a transformative experience, offering relief and a sense of renewed confidence. However, the journey doesn’t end in the operating room. Understanding what to expect physically and emotionally after surgery is key to navigating the recovery process and embracing life post-explant. Dr. George P. Chatson, a board-certified plastic surgeon with decades of […]

A partial mastectomy, also known as a lumpectomy, involves the surgical removal of a portion of the breast tissue affected by cancer. This procedure is a breast-conserving surgery often recommended for early-stage breast cancer patients.  Although a partial mastectomy aims to maintain the natural appearance of the breast, it can sometimes result in changes to

If you are considering breast surgery, you may be happy to know that you do not have to select just one single procedure. Instead, you can combine two breast surgeries to reduce your recovery time while receiving the benefits of both procedures simultaneously. Breast augmentation and breast lifts are two surgeries that are commonly done at

A breast lift, also known as mastopexy, is a surgical procedure that is used to elevate and contour the breasts. Many women find that the operation helps them regain confidence and self-esteem while also generating a more youthful shape. However, understanding the healing process for a breast lift is important for anybody considering this surgery.

Gynecomastia is the medical name for excessive breast tissue in males. The condition is often linked to hormonal fluctuations, but can also be a result of: Weight Gain General Inactivity Steroid Use Recreation Drug Use Excessive Alcohol Consumption Gynecomastia is also linked to certain medications, including “spironolactone, cimetidine, ketoconazole, hGH, estrogens, hCG, anti-androgens, GnRH analogs

In a recent Instagram story, famed NASCAR driver, Danica Patrick, opened up about her breast implant illness diagnosis, which came only after she had taken “every test that could be done.” Complaining of issues as diverse as cycle irregularity and weight gain, tests found heavy metal toxicity, leaky gut, thyroid issues, and more, but treatment for these

All surgeries have potential risks and side effects, and breast implant surgery is no exception. One of the less understood complications from breast implant surgery is breast implant illness. Not an official medical diagnosis, breast implant illness refers to a wide range of symptoms that patients report experiencing only after they’ve received breast implants. Although the

When breast tissue sags and skin becomes loose, the nipple often becomes displaced in the process. Breast lift surgery improves nipple location, restoring ideal projection while producing a more youthful and attractive breast mound. During breast lift surgery, the underlying tissue is lifted and firmed. This improves the shape and appearance of the breasts. The nipple