Mammoplasty WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Mammoplasty
Mammoplasty is a common cosmetic surgery procedure to change the size or shape of the breasts. There several different types of mammoplasty: surgery to increase the size of the breast (breast augmentation), surgery to reduce the size (breast reduction), and surgery to correct the shape of the breast (breast reconstruction or breast lift).
Fast Facts:
- Breast augmentation is done to enlarge the breasts using a saline or silicone implant.1
- Breast reduction is performed for large, heavy breasts that may be causing pain or discomfort.1
- Breast reconstruction is generally performed following a mastectomy.1
- A breast lift can be done after pregnancy or weight loss.2
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Latest Headlines on Mammoplasty
What are The Types Of Mammoplasty?
- Walter Reed Army Center: Breast Reduction
- HealthCentral: Breast Reduction
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center(UPMC): Breast Reduction
- MedicineNet: Breast Augmentation
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center(UPMC): Breast Augmentation
- MedicineNet: Breast Reconstruction
- MedicineNet: Mastopexy (Breast Lift)
- Wikipedia: Mastopexy
- St. Lukes Hospital: Mastopexy
What Are The Reasons for Having Mammoplasty?
- St. Lukes Hospital: Indications for having Breast Reduction
- ASAPS: Indications for Breast Augmentation
- WebMD: Indications for Mastopexy
- MedicineNet: Indications for Breast Reconstuction
What Are The Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Mammoplasty?
- iVillage: Risks of Breast Reduction
- WebMD: Complications of Breast Reduction
- MedicineNet: Risks and Complications of Breast Augmentation
- University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center (UMGCC): Side Effects of Breast Reconstruction
Wisdom, Blogs and Message Boards about Mammoplasty
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons: Patient Stories Breast Reduction
- BreastImplants411: Breast Implant Forum
- Mayo Clinic: Breast reduction surgery: How one woman's life improved dramatically
Clinical Trials for Mammoplasty
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Mammoplasty Clinical Trial Listings
Controversy and Lawsuits about Mammoplasty
- Joseph C. Avakoff,M.D.,J.D: Medical Records Case
- MyFox Detroit: Donda West Death Report Inconclusive
- The Breast Site: Dow Corning Settlement
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Mammoplasty
- JAMA: Mammoplasty Articles
- Google Scholar: Mammoplasty Articles
- PubMed Central: Mammoplasty Articles
Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Cleveland Clinic (via MedicineNet): Options in Mammoplasty
- ↑ Aurora Health Care: Breast Plastic, Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery Procedures
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- Contributor: Tara Salamone
- Reviewer: Elisa Carter
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Tara Salamone
- Reviewer: Elisa Carter
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Mammoplastee
- Last update: Nov. 13, 2008
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