October, 2016

My surgeon told me he would decide during surgery whether or not I could undergo breast reconstruction immediately, but I’m so glad he decided to wait before proceeding with implants. It gave me a chance to heal, and the results of my reconstruction are just remarkable,” said Sarah Bessin, a 47-year-old breast cancer survivor. Bessin was diagnosed with breast cancer in July 2015. After she opted to begin breast reconstruction at the same time of her mastectomy in October 2015, Bessin reaped the benefits of undergoing breast reconstruction that combines two tissue-saving technologies to diagnose and avoid serious complications. The unique combination […]

According to the experts, about 1 in 8 U.S. women (about 12%) will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. Everyone knows somebody whose life has been impacted by this destructive disease. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Troy Pittman has made it part of his life’s mission to help breast cancer patients and survivors. As part of treatment for breast cancer, many women must undergo mastectomy surgery, a process that can leave a patient feeling unhappy and uncomfortable with their altered body. Doctor Pittman is an expert at performing complex breast reconstruction for these women in order to ease the […]