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Dr. Ferraro at Plastic Surgery Specialists of New Jersey in Ridgewood, Bergen County, NJ specializes in breast cancer reconstruction. More patients are opting for mastectomy today than ever. Since 2006 the choice for mastectomy are more conservative options has been rising. There are several reasons for this, one seems to be better breast cancer reconstruction options. […]

In breast cancer reconstruction, Dr. Ferraro works closely with the breast surgeon to achieve the best results. One technique which is controversial is the nipple sparing mastectomy. Patients need to understand the risks and benefits of this approach. The nipple sparing mastectomy can be used in breast cancer reconstruction but the benefits are: 1. Better

Dr. Ferraro at Plastic Surgery Specialists of New Jersey in Ridgewood, Bergen County New Jersey specializes in breast cancer reconstruction. Alloderm is a human allograft used to expand the pocket to accept the silicone implant after expansion. Sometimes in breast cancer reconstruction the lower aspect of the breast can be blunted. The use of alloderm

Breast enlargement done at Plastic Surgery Specialists of New Jersey in Bergen County is completed at the surgical center and takes about one hour. Patients can underestimate the time for recovery which can take from three to seven days. It is important not to rush back to work or school. The postoperative results depend on

Liposuction is performed at Plastic Surgery Specialist in Bergen County New Jersey at the surgical center. The usual time for the procedure is two hours and patients feel well enought to go home the same day. After surgery good fitting compression garments are critical to acheive a good result. The garment will assist you to

Breast reduction patients often ask questions about length of recovery and how much work will i miss. Usually, patients at Plastic Surgery Specialists of New Jersey will recover in one week and be able to return to work shortly thereafter. In order to assure a perfect result patients must take an active role on their

Hi..Just wondering what you thought on this topic.  I have a neighbor that had some lipo of her tummy and waist.  She is very small, in her 30’s but a little round after 2 kids.  She went to a Dr. that advertised the new heated lipo.  Not only was it to remove the excess fat but

A recent article on Bloomberg.com reveals the latest release of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. Breast augmentation has replaced liposuction as the number one procedure in women for 2008. The reasons for this are affordability coupled with the FDA approval of silicone implants. Breast augmentation, although down in absolute numbers, remains a popular procedure

The breast augmentation surgery can enhance the shape desirable to many patients. Many come to the office with a size that they want to obtain already in their mind. The problem is that some patients are too conservastive. Size remains one the biggest challenges when it comes to breast augmentation. Patients are somewhat fearful of being

Many patients debate what implant to use in breast augmentation surgery. The differences, safety record and ultimate outcome depend on your understanding of these differences. Silicone implants now used in breast augmentation and a third generation implant. The problems with the older style silicone implants was durabilty and subsequent rupture. To solve this preoblem the