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Thank You for a Memorable 2016, from Dr. Franklyn Elliott

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It’s hard to believe that yet another year is wrapping up. The holidays and the new year offer an opportunity to pause from our day-to-day schedules and reflect on the important aspects of our lives. And for me, it’s also an opportunity to let all of you – my patients and supporters – know how much I value you.

Thank You for a Memorable 2016, from Dr. Franklyn ElliottAfter over thirty years as a double board-certified plastic surgeon, I still have a passion for helping my patients restore their confidence in their appearance. I’ve seen firsthand the difference this can make in a patient’s overall outlook. But while I do enjoy performing cosmetic surgeries like eyelid surgery, tummy tucks, and breast augmentations, I also have the unique honor of helping breast cancer patients and survivors restore their self-image with breast reconstruction. Breast cancer alone is an emotionally draining battle, but many of these women are also deeply affected by a mastectomy or lumpectomy because they view their breasts as a symbol of their femininity. As a plastic and reconstructive surgeon who specializes in breast reconstruction, I find it to be a true privilege to help these strong women restore their confidence, and they are often the patients I find it the most rewarding to work with.

Throughout 2016, I also enjoyed traveling both for leisure with my wife and daughters and for continuing my work of educating other surgeons using the many advanced techniques and helpful knowledge I have gained. This year, I was able to not only attend but to participate in conferences like the Biennial Congress for the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery in Japan, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons’ Annual Meeting in Los Angeles, the Annual Meeting for the Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Orlando, and the Atlanta Breast Surgery Symposium.

Finally, this year I also received the treasured award of being named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor in Atlanta. This honor is nominated by fellow plastic surgeons and is awarded to a small group based on several different criteria, like contributions to the field, education and experience, and background.

It’s certainly been a busy and productive year, but it’s a great feeling to be wrapping up 2016 with pride in what I have accomplished and with the memories of all the wonderful patients I have worked with over the past year. I also have the pleasure of working with an exceptional medical team, so I would like to offer them my sincerest gratitude for their help in giving our patients a wonderful experience from start to finish. To my patients, thank you for giving me the honor of being your plastic and reconstructive surgeon, and I look forward to continuing my work in 2017.

If you would like to learn more about the cosmetic and reconstructive procedures I perform, schedule a plastic surgery consultation with me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott. Or, to keep up with my future events and plastic surgery news, follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.

Breast Reconstruction: Tissue Expander vs. Breast Implant

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Breast cancer can be a shocking diagnosis, even for a patient who knows she’s genetically predisposed to it. Unfortunately, it’s also just the beginning of a road of difficult decisions regarding your health. Breast reconstruction is often a part of this journey, but fortunately, making the choices about your reconstructive surgery can at least offer you an optimistic opportunity to look forward to having breasts that make you feel confident once again. Still, it’s important to take these decisions seriously, so in the video below, I’ve taken a closer look at an option many breast reconstruction patients have: whether to use a tissue expander or to use a breast implant directly.

Your breast reconstruction procedure should be designed to fit your medical needs and your aesthetic vision—after all, the goal is to help you feel more comfortable in your own skin. To discuss your options for breast reconstruction or another plastic or reconstructive surgery, schedule a consultation with me, board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Franklyn Elliott. Or, to stay up-to-date on the latest cosmetic surgery news, follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.

Your Choices for Breast Reconstruction Using Your Own Tissue

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When a woman is going through breast cancer, mastectomy, and breast reconstruction, any degree of “normalcy” can be comforting. Some patients find this comfort in the idea of using their body’s own tissue, rather than breast implants, to reconstruct their breast(s). This is known as “autologous breast reconstruction.” There are a number of advantages to this method, such as an expectedly more natural-looking result. However, many of my breast reconstruction patients are simply drawn to the more natural approach of using their body’s own resources.

There are a number of different methods of autologous breast reconstruction, depending on the type and location of the tissue that is used. Most will take fat, skin, blood vessels, and/or muscle from the lower abdomen. The TRAM flap, the free TRAM, and the DIEP flap all use abdominal tissue, but they differ in the types of tissue they use as well as the way it is relocated to the breast. While there are other methods available for some patients (such as a latissimus dorsi flap or fat transfer injections), these three are the most common, and my video below offers more details about each of these types of breast reconstruction procedures and the differences between them.

Choosing a breast reconstruction plan is a highly personal decision, which should be made after careful consideration and consultation with a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon who has evaluated your specific condition and has experience performing the type of procedure best suited to your needs. One of the best ways to help your surgery go smoothly is by educating yourself about the options, so to learn more, explore our website and follow me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott, on  Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.

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