Joseph J. Disa, Marie Czenko Kuechel - 100 Questions and Answers About Breast Surgery (2005)

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Foreword, Scott Spear, MD ix
Preface xi
Acknowledgments xv
Introduction xix

Part 1: Breast Surgery 1
Questions 1–6 define what breast surgery is and how it alters the appearance of the
breast, including:
• What is breast surgery?
• In what ways does plastic surgery change the appearance of the breast?
• Why is breast surgery performed?

Part 2: Where to Begin 13
Questions 7–16 discuss who performs breast surgery and what factors should be
considered when selecting a physician, including:
• Who performs breast surgery?
• Are these the only credentials to consider when choosing a doctor?
• Are there other factors to consider evaluating a physician?

Part 3: Breast Surgery and Safety 35
Questions 17–25 explain where breast surgery is performed and addresses patient
safety concerns, including:
• Where is breast surgery performed?
• What is accreditation and why is it important?
• What are the risks of breast surgery?

Part 4: Breast Implants 49
Questions 26–39 define what breast implants are and how they are used, including:
• What are breast implants?
• When are breast implants used?
• What types of breast implants are commonly used?

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Part 5: Treating Breast Disease 81
Questions 40–49 discuss how breast surgery treats diseases, including:
• How does breast surgery treat disease?
• Is breast surgery used strictly to treat breast cancer?
• What is a lumpectomy or breast conserving surgery?

Part 6: Breast Reconstruction 103
Questions 50–64 define breast reconstruction procedures, including:
• What is breast reconstruction?
• Who is a good candidate for breast reconstruction?
• Who performs breast reconstruction?

Part 7: Breast Reduction 133
Questions 65–72 describe the process of reducing breast size and why a patient
might consider the surgery, including:
• What can be done to make my breasts smaller?
• Why would I want to make my breasts smaller?
• Do all women with large breasts experience pain?

Part 8: Breast Augmentation 151
Questions 73–79 explain breast augmentation procedures and illustrate reasonable
expectations for the patients, including:
• How can my breasts be enlarged?
• Why would I want larger breasts?
• What are my options for breast augmentation?

Part 9: Breast Lift and Other Procedures 167
Questions 80–83 discuss options for patients who would like to improve sagging
breasts, including:
• What can be done to improve sagging or flat breasts?
• What can I expect after a breast lift?
• Will a breast lift make my breasts smaller?

Part 10: Other Breast Surgery Procedures 177
Questions 84–88 cover remaining breast surgery options and discuss other plastic
surgeries that are performed in conjunction with breast surgery, including:
• Are any breast surgeries commonly performed together?
• What other plastic surgery procedures are commonly performed with breast
surgery?
• How are disproportionate breasts corrected?


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Part 11: Following Breast Surgery 185
Questions 89–94 discuss results, recovery, and care that follow breast surgery,
including:
• When will I see results of my breast surgery?
• How long is recovery following breast surgery?
• How should I care for my breasts following breast surgery?

Part 12: Your Future 193
Questions 95–100 discuss the breast surgery experience and your satisfaction as a
patient, including:
• Can breast surgery procedures be repeated?
• Will I always have visible scars from breast surgery?
• What if I am not pleased with the outcome of my breast surgery?

Glossary 203

Index 211




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