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Skin Sparing Mastectomy in Wisconsin

The Benefits of the Skin Sparing Mastectomy and Immediate Breast Reconstruction

I recently gave a talk to health care professionals on the latest innovations in reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. The one topic that generated the most interest was breast reconstruction after mastectomy and the advances that have been made in the past several years or so. The reconstruction options are and continue to be dictated by the type of mastectomy that is performed by the cancer surgeon. However, new advances in technology have made way for the new skin sparing mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction.

Skin Sparing Mastectomy by Dr. Ewings | Eau Claire, Wisconsin
The types of mastectomy procedures have become much less aggressive.

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Over the past few years, the types of mastectomy procedures have become much less aggressive. We have gone from the Radical Mastectomy to the Modified Radical Mastectomy to Simple Mastectomy, and over the past ten years to the lumpectomy procedure, followed by radiation of the breast. It is important to note that the cure rate from the most radical procedures is no greater that the less aggressive mastectomy procedures. However, these more radical procedures were accompanied by several problems: more-invasive surgery with a sacrifice of breast skin, longer hospital stays, longer recovery and a less that desired cosmetic outcome.

Have been considering breast implants for a long time. I don’t care that my breasts are small, it’s the loss of volume that I want regained. I told my Doctor at the consult that I want an implant size just big enough to fill out the sagged skin. I run a lot and don’t want too large of implants. I also don’t want it to look obvious that I’ve had implants. I have a thin, muscular build and am kinda scared they’ll stick out like a sore thumb.

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There is now a focused movement toward a less invasive skin sparing mastectomy as cancer surgeons and reconstructive surgeons have come to realize that skin involvement in breast cancer is extremely rare. By leaving the skin envelope, the reconstructive surgeon can now create the removed breast mound at the same sitting and the non-involved skin envelope is then redraped over the mound to complete the reconstruction. In the past, the reconstructive process could take up to 3 to 4 months and could require up to 2 or 3 operations. This new combination of the mastectomy and immediate reconstruction method is an extremely significant improvement – mostly because it is a single-staged procedure where the mastectomy and reconstruction are done at once.

Additional reasons the new method is an extremely significant improvement are:

  • It is an overnight stay only in the hospital
  • The recovery is significantly reduced
  • The cure rate is essentially not affected
  • The final result produces an improved cosmetic result.*

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We should all be grateful to live in a society that is always trying to improve our health care options. This is highlighted by a recent study in Canada that has found that immediate breast reconstruction use is not widely available and is relatively underused compared with the United States. I, for one, hope that these unfortunate trends in government delivered health care, as noted in Canada, will not affect the quality of the greatest health system on the planet that we currently have in the United States.

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Why Choose Dr. Ember Ewings

For over a decade, Dr. Ember Ewings has taken pride in delivering excellence in plastic surgical care. She earned her medical degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine, and completed her residency training in plastic surgery at Saint Louis University. Additionally, she gained extensive experience in pediatric and craniofacial surgery during her fellowship at the University of Tennessee – Memphis, and Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades in Paris, France. She is also board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Ewings has enjoyed caring for patients of all ages from across the upper Midwest, and performs both cosmetic surgical, non-surgical, and reconstructive procedures, and is delighted to be able to provide outreach services in Durand, Wisconsin.

She owns and operates the Plastic Surgery Clinic of Eau Claire in Eau Claire. Prospective patients can reach Dr. Ewings through her online Consult Form, or at her practice, Plastic Surgery Clinic of Eau Claire – 715.833.2116 or 800.456.8222.

Frequently Asked Questions About Skin Sparing Mastectomy

What Skin Sparing Mastectomy office is near me?

If you live near Eau Claire, WI, Plastic Surgery Clinic of Eau Claire offers skin sparing mastectomy among its services, and is conveniently located at 3221 Stein Blvd #2 Eau Claire, WI 54701

Breast Lift

Dr. Ewings customizes each breast lift to match her patient’s unique goals for beautifully-shaped, perky breasts and lifted nipples.

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Liquid Rhinoplasty

Dr. Ewings can fill in indentations, subtly improve the shape of the nose, and even enhance facial balance by making small adjustments to the nose.

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Skin Cancer Treatment

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. More than 600,000 new cases are reported each year.

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  • Body
    • Surgical
      • Mommy Makeover
      • Liposuction
      • Tummy Tuck
      • After Major Weight Loss
      • Contouring of the Upper Extremity (Brachioplasty)
      • Thigh Lift
      • Hand Rejuvenation
    • Non-Surgical
      • diVa® Laser Vaginal Therapy
  • Breast
    • Breast Reduction
    • Breast Augmentation
    • Breast Cancer Awareness
    • Breast Lift
    • Inverted Nipple
    • Male Breast Reduction
    • Breast Asymmetry
    • Breast Reconstruction
    • Skin Sparing Mastectomy
    • The Skin Sparing Mastectomy and Immediate Reconstruction
    • Revision after Breast Reconstruction/Reconstruction After Lumpectomy and Radiation
  • Facial
    • Surgical
      • Rhinoplasty (Nasal Surgery)
      • Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
      • Facelift (Short Scar)
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      • Brow Lift
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      • Acne Scar & Facial Scar Improvement
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      • Halo Hybrid Fractional Laser
      • Laser Skin Resurfacing
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