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Regenerative tissue reconstruction

In medicine, regenerative tissue is the use of donated tissue from humans or other mammals, or tissue-like materials created in a lab, to help the body recover from disease or major trauma.

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Implant reconstruction

Implant reconstruction involves putting a breast implant under the muscle and skin of the breast. A breast implant is like a balloon, with silicone (like rubber or plastic) on the outside, and ...

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Breast reconstruction

Breast reconstruction is the surgical process of rebuilding the breast during or after mastectomy or lumpectomy surgery. It involves using tissue, implants, or a combination of both to achieve a ...

Story 05/05/20

PTSD and Breast Cancer Treatment: Dalynn Coffman

Starting with her bilateral mastectomy, Dalynn Coffman found she had a stronger emotional reaction than she expected. She spoke to LBBC about accepting and coping with cancer-related PTSD.

Story 08/16/19

Allergan Recalls Textured Breast Implants Linked to Rare Cancer

Allergan announced on July 24 that it is voluntarily recalling breast implants with its Biocell textured surface. The implants have been linked to a rare cancer called breast implant-associated ...

Story 08/14/19

The Side Effects of Implant Reconstruction Nobody Talks About

Roberta Lombardi shares how unexpected spasms and coldness surprised her after breast reconstruction and how that led her to design the Infinite Beauty bra.

Story 04/15/19

Making decisions about reconstruction: Siata Swaray

Siata Swaray speaks about breast reconstruction decisions and the unexpected complications that can get in the way.

Story 10/16/17

Being Able to Inflate My Own Tissue Expander Was a Positive Experience

Katie Madden got a new type of expander for breast reconstruction that allowed her to perform the gradual inflation herself. In this blog, she shares her experience having control of her breast ...