Breast surgery can be a simple procedure, but it’s still major surgery, with a recovery period that can take several weeks. Your body’s ability to heal depends on your habits after the surgery. Here are a few recovery tips to increase your chances of a smooth recovery – and a few key things to avoid….
Breast reconstruction can help you feel more comfortable with your body and confident in your appearance. This is a serious medical procedure, but the right surgeon can give you qualified breast surgery consultation advice and soothe your worries. During your appointment, there are a few critical breast surgery questions to ask. What are Your Qualifications?…
My Houston Surgeons (MHS) knows that every woman has different body shapes and goals, with unique desires for aesthetically desirable results. The MHS body plastic surgeons possess excellent training in cosmetic breast surgery and provide various procedures to meet the needs of a patient’s dissatisfaction with their breast to body proportions. Breast Lift (Mastopexy) The…
Dr. Boutros believes that compassion of care begets excellence in treatment. This philosophy is applied to the scope of expertise, making sure that all patients feel supported and taken care of. Among those is the Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator (DIEP) Flap Surgery, a restorative surgical procedure, where Dr. Boutros provides the most current advancements in…
Breast cancer survivors who are planning or have already undergone a mastectomy or lumpectomy may choose to receive breast reconstruction surgery as part of the treatment plan. Breast reconstruction is performed to restore the appearance of one or both breasts back to size, shape, and symmetry that is often times more aesthetically pleasing than before…
Breast augmentation is the most requested plastic surgery procedure performed in the US. Over 300,000 breast augmentations were performed in 2017, up 3% from 2016. Studies show that women who have a breast augmentation feel very happy with their decision and have richer more- fulfilled lives. Breast augmentation is different from a breast lift or…
Check Yourself for Breast Cancer It is that time of year! While breast cancer affects almost 300,000 men and women each year, October and Breast Cancer Awareness Month shine a spotlight on this harrowing disease—including its risks and prevention. While your doctor appointments can help you catch breast cancer early, performing monthly self-examinations of your…
Real Men Wear Pink: Attacking Breast Cancer From Every Angle If you were to ask anyone to recall a person they know affected by breast cancer, most people would be able to think of a friend or loved one right away. As one of the most common forms of the disease, breast cancer takes the…
The New Year is a time when people are looking for ways to upgrade various aspects of their lives. New Year’s resolutions are often focused on physical appearance goals, as well as relationships, personal development, habits, and more. If you are looking for ways to boost your confidence this year, then you might consider the benefit of…
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. And, according to recent findings, one in eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. As research continues, we must strive to take care of those who have been affected and pursue ways to increase survivors. Our team at My Houston Surgeons…
