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Jun

Can Enhanced Recovery Protocols Reduce Pain After Breast Reconstruction
KEY TAKEAWAYS: Enhanced recovery protocols can significantly reduce pain and discomfort after breast reconstruction surgery. These protocols involve a multimodal approach, including anesthesia, nerve blocks, and supportive scaffolding for the implant. Dr. Effie Politis and her ...
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Jun

What Factors Influence the Process of Implant-Based Reconstruction Surgery for Breast Cancer Patients?
KEY TAKEAWAYS:Factors such as skin envelope, breast size, and body habitus influence the process of implant-based reconstruction surgery. A multidisciplinary approach involving collaboration with oncologists, breast surgeons, and radiologists is essential for achieving the best r...
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Jun

Advances in Breast Reconstruction Surgery
Key Takeaways: Breast reconstruction is a vital component of breast cancer treatment and advances in technology and medical treatments provide patients with more options. Dr. Politis' approach to breast reconstruction provides her patients with a more natural-looking br...
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Jun

Bioengineered Breast: Hybrid Breast Reconstruction
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Effie Politis, MD, FACS (@dreffiepolitis) 𝘋𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘩𝘺𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘱𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘪𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. I was first introduc...
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Jun

How to Fix a Displaced Fold (Inferior Fold Displacement After Breast Reconstruction)?
This lovely lady had the unfortunate diagnosis of breast cancer found on her annual screening mammogram. She underwent bilateral nipple-sparing mastectomies through an inframammary approach. She then underwent bilateral immediate breast reconstruction with silicone implants an...
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Jun

“Breast in a Day” Direct-to-Implant Breast Reconstruction
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Effie Politis, MD, FACS (@dreffiepolitis) Surgical Technique Type of Recon: Single Stage Direct to Implant Breast Reconstruction after Mastectomy, Galaflex Ravioli constructType of Mast...
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