Category: Breast Reconstruction Surgery

Posted April 13, 2012 in Breast Reconstruction Surgery

STAGEs III and IV…BREAST RESTORATION BEAUTIFICATION and NIPPLE TATTOO

BEAUTIFICATION…BALANCE…SYMMETRY….Stage III The goal of all breast reconstruction (restoration) surgeries is to achieve symmetry and balance between both breasts and also for them to look “natural.” Beautification is started several weeks or months after your reconstruction process is complete and you have healed nicely. Beautification involves creating balance between the two breasts, breast contour, adjusting […]

Posted April 02, 2012 in Breast Reconstruction Surgery

IMPLANT BREAST RECONSTRUCTION (Restoration)

In review, I’ve quickly covered Stages I & II of Breast Restoration surgery. Now, let’s look at breast reconstruction using implants instead of your own body tissue. Implants are chosen by hundreds of thousands of women every year to restore a natural looking figure with two breasts. Some women choose to start this process immediately […]

Posted March 18, 2012 in Body Cosmetic Surgery, Breast Cosmetic Surgery, Breast Reconstruction Surgery, Uncategorized

RESTORATIVE BREAST RECONSTRUCTION…Flap Methods

The reasons women choose to have restorative breast procedures are well stated in these quotes … “I need to feel whole again,” – “You have given me back what cancer took away,” – “The reconstruction of my breasts made me feel restored…not reconstructed,” – “I want to look as good as I feel,” – “I […]

Posted March 17, 2012 in Body Cosmetic Surgery, Breast Cosmetic Surgery, Breast Reconstruction Surgery

BREAST RECONSTRUCTION (Restoration)…Stage II

STAGE TWO BREAST RECONSTRUCTION From previous blogs you know that Stage I involves placement of the Tissue Expander…often placed under the same anesthesia as your mastectomy surgery… and called Immediate Breast Reconstruction. Delayed Reconstruction means you choose to wait a few weeks or months before starting the restoration process. Here are the steps leading up […]

Posted March 13, 2012 in Body Cosmetic Surgery, Breast Cosmetic Surgery, Breast Reconstruction Surgery

TOP DOCTOR of the YEAR AWARDS…come with responsibility

Well, here’s my chance to “shine” a bit. I don’t usually hang out or post my “brag sheet”…but being recognized among the top doctors of the nation can make a guy feel proud. In case you’re not aware…I’ve been named as a “Top Doctor” of the Year by the Washingtonian, the Northern Virginia Magazine, and […]

Posted March 11, 2012 in Breast Cosmetic Surgery, Breast Reconstruction Surgery

STAGE I…Breast Reconstruction

STAGE I – Mastectomy & Expander Breast Reconstruction usually occurs as a two-stage procedure – starting with the placement of a breast tissue expander – which is replaced several months later with a breast implant. Dr. Davison will place the tissue expander under the same anesthesia as your mastectomy surgery if possible. This is called […]