When I learned my daughter was getting married, one of the happiest days of a mother’s life, I also received one of the most devastating news; I had breast cancer. They told me this was a positive conversation as it was found early. I had to have both breasts removed, and I would be cancer-free…. Continue Reading »
Breast cancer–I found mine during a self-breast examination. Once confirmed with a mammogram, I had three weeks before my surgery to research, prepare, and make decisions regarding my treatment options. The process itself was like a whirlwind. After each test, biopsy, and exam, I was looking for that definitive diagnosis about my cancer. What I… Continue Reading »
Grateful for having breast cancer? Strange, but true. It tried to take away my hair, but my hair grew back with a new, luxiourious fullness. It tried to deform my body, but my body looks better now than when I was 25. It tried to take away my courage, but it has made me fearless…. Continue Reading »
Before I was diagnosed with breast cancer, I didn’t know what a TRAM (transverse rectus abdominis) flap was. I had seen people with “boob jobs” and could only aspire! When the doctor told me I had breast cancer, the only words I could remember were “cancer”, “flat stomach” and “beautiful breasts.” That’s what got me through… Continue Reading »
Our plastic surgeons Doctors Diane Alexander and Bernadette Wang-Ashraf specialize in aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery, and have performed thousands of breast augmentations and breast implant placements. In fact, breast augmentation is one of the most commonly performed procedures at Artisan Plastic Surgery. Here, Doctors Alexander and Wang-Ashraf answer some of your most commonly asked… Continue Reading »
“Three words that forever changed my life; “you have cancer.” Now that I know I’m a statistic, the 1 in 8 women who get diagnosed with breast cancer, I see the breast cancer awareness advertisements everywhere I go. Truthfully, I never paid much attention before. My Mother, who is a breast cancer survivor, tested negative… Continue Reading »
We do lots of aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery at Artisan Plastic Surgery. Recent news items have featured an association between certain breast implants and a very rare type of cancer, and our patients have started to reach out to us with their concerns. We want to pass on the most up-to-date and thorough information… Continue Reading »
It was a lucky day when I first met Dr. Diane Alexander years ago. Her professionalism, skill, and compassion are unmatched. As one ages, gravity and aging takes its toll. At age 69, I decided to have cosmetic surgery to restore my self confidence and appearance. So in January 2011, Dr. Diane Alexander and Dr…. Continue Reading »
A lot of our patients have been asking about Dysport® and we are excited to offer this Botox® alternative at our practice. Artisan’s Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon Dr. Inessa Fishman explains key things to know about Dysport®. Dysport® is an injectable, muscle-relaxing medication which I use to treat expression lines in the face,” explains Dr…. Continue Reading »
Dr. Inessa Fishman, Artisan Plastic Surgery’s Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon, gets asked about Botox® often. While this medication has been around for decades and sees many uses–from pesky frown lines to migraines and overactive bladder–there are still many myths and misunderstandings about Botox®, and its cousins Dysport® and Xeomin®. Here are the questions Dr. Fishman fields… Continue Reading »