Posts Tagged ‘reconstructive breast surgery’

Cosmetic Surgery Becoming “Mainstream” for Teens

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011

From Madrid’s Fashion Week ban on too-thin models to Dove’s Campaign for “Real” Beauty, more and more big-name companies are taking responsibility for the image of beauty they portray in the media. This is due in large part to the toll it takes on young women’s self-esteem and image. But teen girls aren’t the only [...]

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Dr. Barr Performs Breast Reconstruction after Cancer

Tuesday, October 26th, 2010

October is quickly coming to a close, and while most of us are focused on Halloween plans and parties, we must remember that it is the last week of breast cancer awareness month. There is a new breast cancer diagnosis every two minutes, and it is the second leading cause of cancer-related death among women. [...]

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Breast Enhancement, Reconstruction after Cancer, and Breast Lifts Provide Symmetry and Lift

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

The incidence of breast cancer in women in the United States is around 13%.  One in eight women undergo various therapies and procedures to overcome cancer, but oftentimes, these women are left with scars and misshapen breasts. Breast Reconstruction after Cancer can be performed using   silicone implants, saline implants or tissue from other areas of the [...]

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