Double Mastectomy

The rise in testing for BRCA genes may lead to a rise in preventative Double Mastectomy surgeries.

As a result of taking this preventative step, many women will seek to have reconstructive breast surgery.

In the past, that meant implants and the concern of leaking, scar tissue, and removal due to the implants’ aging.

With fat grafting, a person’s doctor can perform a fat harvest of their adipose tissue and graft the fat for natural-looking breasts. Allowing the patient to feel confident and worry-free.

See the articles below for more information on how preventative mastectomies are saving lives.

November 4, 2014

BRCA Gene Testing May Lead to Increase in Preventative Mastectomy Procedures

The American Cancer Society estimates there will be about 232,340 new breast cancer cases in 2013. One in eight women have a chance of suffering from […]
November 11, 2013

BRCA Gene Testing May Lead to Increase in Preventative Mastectomy Procedures

The American Cancer Society estimates there will be about 232,340 new breast cancer cases in 2013. One in eight women have a chance of suffering from […]
May 21, 2013

Angelina Jolie’s Decision for Double Mastectomy

Surely, you’ve heard by now that superstar actress Angelina Jolie has undergone a double mastectomy procedure. Her reasoning was clear: “I have always told them not […]