If you are considering breast implants, it’s important to know the differences of each kind, and how they can affect your procedure. At New Image Plastic Surgery Associates, we offer our patients in the McLean area a wide variety of breast implant and procedure options. Take our quiz to find out if silicone implants are…
Read MoreIrradiated tissue can provide complications during breast reconstruction. Because it firms and hardens tissue, irradiation can also impact breast reconstruction results and cause less than ideal contours. However, a new study has found that fat injections prior to reconstruction can add pliability and elasticity to the area. This can produce more natural looking and pleasing…
Read MoreForm stable breast implants, commonly known as gummy bear implants, offer a number of unique advantages when used for breast reconstruction. Firm yet supple, these implants are capable of producing a more natural look and feel than other options. They are also much less likely to have aesthetic imperfections such as ripples and wrinkles, allowing…
Read MoreIn many cases, fully removing breast cancer will require a complete mastectomy. However, in some instances, a doctor is able to preserve breast tissue by performing a lumpectomy. Unlike a mastectomy, lumpectomy only requires the removal of the tumor and some surrounding tissue. While this procedure leaves more of your natural breast untouched, it can…
Read MoreIf you have had a mastectomy or are preparing to undergo this lifesaving and important procedure, you have a right to know about your post-mastectomy breast reconstruction options. Washington, D.C. breast reconstruction surgeon Roberta Gartside, MD is both an experienced plastic surgeon and a breast cancer survivor. Dedicated to providing the most effective techniques and…
Read MoreDr. Roberta Gartside is a breast cancer survivor who understands personally the importance of breast reconstruction following a mastectomy. She is also an experienced and board-certified plastic surgeon who understands that no single breast reconstruction option is ideal for every woman. Dr. Gartside will work closely with you and your general surgeon to ensure your…
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