State of the Art Techniques for Breast Reconstruction

(prHWY.com) December 11, 2011 - Portsmouth, NH -- Portsmouth, NH- Dr. R. Brannon Claytor of Atlantic Plastic Surgery Centerattended "Breast Reconstruction: State of the Art", held by the New York University School of Medicine, Department of Plastic Surgery, November 18th and 19th, 2011, in New York City. The conference was attended by plastic surgeons with a great deal of experience in breast reconstruction from across the country. Dr. R. Brannon Claytor is highly trained in breast reconstruction surgery following cancer and has been performing comprehensive reconstructive care for women with breast cancer for 6 years.

The program addressed conditions for which reconstructive breast surgery is a woman's best option and the selection of appropriate techniques for the individual woman. The use of flap reconstruction, a common procedure using tissue from other parts of the patient's body, such as the abdomen or back, was discussed. Attention was given to incorporating the use of perforator flaps in breast reconstruction.

A highlight of the conference for many of the plastic surgeons in attendance was the technique of nipple-sparing mastectomy with breast reconstruction and the new developments that may enhance nipple sensation. Another technique on the horizon in breast reconstructive surgery, the use of fat injection was examined at length. Fat injection or fat grafting for breast reconstruction can be used for complete reconstruction or for fine-tuning or re-contouring the breast.

A new surgical option for breast cancer patients combines removal of the cancerous tumor with breast reduction in one surgical procedure called oncoplastic surgery. The benefits of oncoplastic surgery are an improved cosmetic outcome with fewer complications. This may be an option for patients who are undergoing breast conservation surgery with lumpectomy. Visit our website at http://www.atlanticplasticsurg.com to learn more about breast reconstruction and our complete range of plastic surgical procedures or call Atlantic Plastic Surgery Center at 1-800-633-6860.

About Atlantic Plastic Surgery Center:
Atlantic Plastic Surgery Center is the practice of New Hampshire plastic surgeon, Dr. Lawrence Gray, since 1985. Dr. Gray is nationally and internationally recognized as the inventor of the scarless breast reduction, a revolutionary procedure that eliminates scars associated with the older, traditional method of breast reduction. He has a large following of satisfied patients from across New Hampshire, the United States and a number of foreign countries, who have sought him out for breast augmentation and scarless breast reduction. Dr. Gray has taught at educational conferences for the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons and is the only member of the International Society of Plastic Surgeons from New Hampshire.

Dr. Mark Ballentyne is a highly skilled physician who has been Director of Medical Aesthetics at the Skin Wellness Center since 2003. Dr. Ballentyne is board-certified by the American Academy of Family Practice Physicians, is licensed to practice in New Hampshire and will be fully certified by the Board of Aesthetic Medicine in September 2011. He has established a strong reputation for his talent in administering dermal filler BOTOX and Dysport injections, and Fraxel laser treatments. He is a national trainer for Allergan. Dr. Brannon Claytor is board certified in plastic and reconstructive surgery, and in hand surgery. Dr. Claytor is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, offering patients a high level of skill, outstanding training and commitment to excellence in cosmetic, reconstructive and hand surgery.He completed an additional year of training in breast microsurgery, oncologic reconstruction and hand microsurgery at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri and was on the teaching faculty of the Lahey Clinic Medical Center. Visit: http://www.atlanticplasticsurg.com

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