
Victoria: becoming a plastic surgeon
Victoria talks about pursuing her dream of becoming a plastic surgeon I have wanted to be a doctor since I…
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Victoria talks about pursuing her dream of becoming a plastic surgeon I have wanted to be a doctor since I…

Learning that you have breast cancer is not easy for anyone. It’s the shock of your life, and for me,…

Biopsy, breast cancer, double mastectomy, chemotherapy and reconstruction. That was the series of events in my life three years ago….

I never thought I would have plastic surgery, but it was the best thing I have ever done. My surgery…

Approximately 15-20% of newborn children are born with external ear deformities, including elfin or “Spock” ears, prominent ears, folded-over ears,…

When I discovered my fairly large breast mass, which seemed to have appeared overnight, I knew immediately from its characteristics…

Without the physicians who are experts in their fields and dedicated to their patients, I would not be so lucky…

My name is Karen; at 41, I had it all! An incredible husband and 2 wonderful children: my son, 10,…

Learning that you have breast cancer is not easy for anyone. It’s the shock of your life and, for me,…

I wanted to share some thoughts about my recent tummy tuck with Dr. A in hopes of helping others as…

In December of 1999 I underwent a lumpectomy and a radical mastectomy on my right breast. After months of healing…

What a blessing it was to find out I was having my SECOND set of twins in 2001! For me,…