My story would be one of being so so thankful that I was diagnosed at practically stage zero and not having to go through anything other than the mastectomy and reconstruction. The way I have been affected is nothing compared to what my friends have been through who have had to deal with chemo, radiation,… Continue Reading
By Noël B. Natoli, MD, FACS For many breast cancer survivors, it’s a huge relief to get the whole experience in the rear-view mirror. So it’s not uncommon to forget some of the finer details about future steps that could be years or even decades off. For women choosing implant-based breast reconstruction, It’s important to… Continue Reading
By Haritha B. Veeramachaneni, MD Telehealth, also referred to as telemedicine, is a great way to connect with your physician and stay on top of your healthcare needs. In this video, Dr. Haritha B. Veeramachaneni (also known as “Dr. Veera”), takes us through the benefits and ease of a virtual consultation, what can be accomplished,… Continue Reading
My journey began approximately two years ago in the spring of 2018 when I found a lump and scheduled an appointment to see my doctor. At the time, I didn’t tell anyone because I didn’t want to cause worry if it turned out to be nothing. I should have known better. My maternal aunt had… Continue Reading
A Q&A with Chinyere What advice would you give to someone else who just received a diagnosis?I would first tell them to breath, staying calm and informed is the only way to combat the natural fear that the word cancer brings. When I first figured out that I had cancer I was in bed, after… Continue Reading
By Frederick N. Lukash, MD, FACS, FAAP Breast reconstruction following mastectomy has evolved. Originally silicone implants were placed in the defect pocket. Tissue expansion and the use of flaps for additional coverage of implants improved the outcomes. Flaps with bulk were used to create breast mounds without the need for an implant. The era of… Continue Reading
I was young. I was only 34. But that didn’t matter. It didn’t matter because cancer doesn’t care about your age, your gender, or your role in life. In fact, it doesn’t care about any of that. One day you are living your best life and the next day you are living your worst nightmare…. Continue Reading
We’ve been nominated! Best Plastic Surgery Group! Long Island Plastic Surgical Group and Deep Blue Med Spa have been nominated in the 2022 Best of Long Island awards for the following categories: LONG ISLAND PLASTIC SURGICAL GROUPBest Plastic Surgery GroupBest Botox PracticeBest Laser Treatment Center DEEP BLUE MED SPABest Med SpaBest Botox PracticeBest Laser Treatment… Continue Reading
My name is Genese Smith. I am 40 years old, a mother of 2, a healthcare worker, and a breast cancer survivor, but that doesn’t define me. On February 2019, at the age of 38, I went to see my gynecologist, Dr. Lippert, for a routine checkup and birth control. He’s been my physician for… Continue Reading
By Matthew S. Kilgo, MD, FACS This is a question that occasionally comes up during my consultations with patients considering breast implant surgery. The answer is no, breast implants do not increase the risk of breast cancer. However, breast implants have been linked to a rare form of non-Hodgkins lymphoma known as breast implant associated… Continue Reading
