Breast Reconstruction Surgery a Matter of Choice
Women who've undergone breast removal surgery as treatment for breast cancer are candidates for breast reconstructive surgery, but it might be surprising how many women actually choose reconstructive surgery. Only about 17 percent of women actually choose to undergo some form of breast reconstruction surgery after mastectomy says Leslie R. Schover, PhD, professor of behavioral science at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
"Some women are just comfortable with that [choice] and don't feel the need to have something artificial."
This number may be surprising, but the studies also show that those women who do choose some form of breast reconstructive surgery, whether it's to replace one or both breasts, are fully committed to reconstruction surgery. These women found that their self-image and self-esteem were essentially connected to their body-image and they knew immediately that the decision to undergo breast reconstruction surgery was a 'no-brainer.'
The reality is that everyone is different and everyone has different needs, which is why it is absolutely essential to find a board certified reconstructive plastic surgeon who is experienced with breast reconstructive surgery and who will take the time to discuss the options available. An informed patient is able to make informed decisions.
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Thursday, February 5, 2009
Louisville Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Mark E. Chariker Joins Breast Implants USA
Breast Implants USA is proud to welcome Louisville Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Mark E. Chariker to the growing number of highly qualified, board certified plastic surgeons featured on Breast Implants USA.Dr. Chariker serves the Louisville, Jefferson County and Lexington, KY areas with outstanding patient care and unparalleled results. His mission is to help his patients express on the outside the unique person they are on the inside. Through the utilization of cutting-edge techniques and emerging technology, Dr. Chariker leverages his considerable experience and meticulous surgical skill to enable his patients to express that inside-outside continuity. In his experience, the most natural looking results are the best because they reveal the innate, inner beauty of the patient.
Louisville breast implants surgeon Dr. Mark Chariker also has extensive experience in general oncologic surgery, which makes him an expert at post-mastectomy breast reconstruction surgery. And, he specializes in microsurgery techniques that minimize scarring and make recovery time shorter.
Check out Dr. Chariker's Before and After Photos of actual patients to see what is possible for you. Then, contact Dr. Chariker's office directly to schedule a confidential, personalized consultation today.
Labels: Before and After Photos, Breast Augmentation Louisville, Breast Implants, breast reconstruction surgery
