Masectomy
Mastectomy is removal of all breast tissue and is performed to treat or prevent breast cancer. There are different types of mastectomy including traditional, skin sparing and nipple sparing.
The type of mastectomy depends on whether a patient is having reconstructive surgery, the location of the cancer within the breast and many other factors. Studies have shown that keeping skin or the nipple does NOT increase cancer recurrence nor impact survival.
Below are examples of different types of mastectomies some with and without reconstruction.
To learn more about mastectomy and which type is the best option for you, please contact us today for more information.
Masectomy (Click to view images)
Please note: Results may vary per patient
BEFORE – BREAST CONSERVATION SURGERY
AFTER – BREAST CONSERVATION SURGERY
Oncoplastic Surgery
Often with aging, a woman’s breast shape and lift is affected by pregnancy, breast feeding and gravity. She may develop what is called ptosis or a drooping breast. When a woman with these breast features has breast cancer, she may be a candidate for oncoplastic surgery. Onco (cancer) and plastic (cosmetic) is a merger of surgical oncologic principles with those of plastic surgery.
Preoperative markings are done for surgical planning and to achieve symmetry. Usually, patient is discharged the following day with mild bruising which resolves shortly after a week as shown below. Oncoplastic surgery removes the breast cancer with adequate margins of normal breast tissue, while preserving the breast with a reasonable cosmetic outcome and often with improvement of the overall appearance of the breast.
To learn more about oncoplastic breast surgery for breast cancer and whether this is the best option for you, please contact us today.
Oncoplastic Surgery (Click to view images)
Please note: Results may vary per patient
PATIENT 1 – AFTER ONCOPLASTIC SURGERY Photo 2
PATIENT 1 – AFTER ONCOPLASTIC SURGERY
PATIENT 2 – BEFORE ONCOPLASTIC SURGERY
PATIENT 2 – AFTER ONCOPLASTIC SURGERY
Dr Emilia Dauway
By incorporating yoga and mindfulness in her surgical practice, Dr Emilia Dauway empowers women to live without fear through mindful living.