As a physician assistant who takes care of many women recovering from mastectomy and reconstruction, I have a pretty good understanding of what occurs during the post-operative period. Northwestern Specialists in Plastic Surgery puts a huge emphasis on education as a practice, and being a part of this practice, I’ve learned so much about how to educate [...]
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What to expect with the tissue expanders? A good question. We are all individuals and, therefore, each of us experiences something different. One basic, universal experience, however, is “breast hardness” as the saline expansions progress. In my case, I affectionately referred to my breasts as Steel Bullets. What could be harder than steel? My breasts! [...]
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My name is Janelle Marcuccilli and this is my story. I was asked, “Describe what kind of woman you are.” I responded, “I am not one kind of woman. I am many kinds of women.” First, I am a wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, sister, aunt, niece, godmother, friend, and volunteer. I am a senior citizen [...]