DIEP Flap: An innovative plastic surgery technique for breast reconstruction
In January 2019, Alison Jordan, 58, was diagnosed with breast cancer. Soon after her diagnosis, Alison received breast surgery by Rubie Sue Jackson, MD,…
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5 things to know about vaping
There has been an increased amount of attention surrounding vaping due to the recent outbreak of lung illnesses and even deaths over the last…
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Is over-the-counter genetic testing for breast cancer reliable?
Think of your genes as an instruction manual for your body. There are two copies of every gene – one from your mother and…
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5 questions you should ask yourself about breast cancer
Genetic testing is a topic of great interest to many men and women these days. In my field of breast cancer surgery, it is…
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How can I reduce the risk of developing ovarian cancer?
Many of my patients ask me how they can reduce their risk of developing ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer is a topic of concern for…
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Juuling: One year later
Last year, I wrote about the popularity of the Juul device among middle school students, high school students and young adults. Juuls, which look…
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True Story: My life after colon cancer
Life after cancer can be a very exhilarating yet complicated time in someone’s life. From the time you get the diagnosis, you become extremely…
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How to lower your risk of colon cancer
Colon cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in both men and women in the United States. It is also one of the…
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3D nipple tattoos: Helping women gain confidence after a mastectomy
AAMG Plastic Surgery is unique in that it offers patients several innovative breast reconstruction options, including tissue expansion with Aeroform AirXpanders, pre pectoral implants, and microvascular deep inferior epigastric perforator flap (DIEP) procedures. 3D nipple tattooing is part of this comprehensive list.
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5 things no one told me about breast cancer
Michelle Hutchison is a breast cancer survivor. After finding a lump in her breast during a routine self-exam, Michelle was diagnosed with stage II…
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