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Contents 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 th... e 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?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? vi 1 0 0 Q U E S T I O N S & A N S W E R S A B O U T B R E A S T S U R G E R YPart 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 [Show More]

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