With increasing numbers of women having mastectomies either due to cancer or due to gene mutations such as BRCA, more implant reconstructions are being done by plastic surgeons. We are seeing increases numbers of bilateral (both breasts) mastectomies as the other side is frequently done preventatively and to increase the symmetry and cosmetic result. I […]

Recently it was reported that Angelina had undergone a bilateral prophylactic mastectomy for a history of BRCA positive genetics. The BRCA 1 and 2 genes are genetic and if one possesses these genes, the risk for breast cancer and ovarian cancer is increased significantly. Preventative mastectomies as well ass oophorectomies (removal of ovaries) are recommended […]

In the 1990’s, only approximately 3% of women opted for bilateral (both sides) mastectomy when facing a diagnosis of breast cancer in one breast. Today, that percentage is closer to 15%. The reasons are unclear. They may be related to improvements in breast reconstruction, increased genetic testing or fear. Many of these women tend to […]