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March 31, 2014

Research Shows More Women Choosing Reconstruction after Mastectomy

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For over 25 years, board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. L. Franklyn Elliott has performed breast reconstruction for patients who have undergone breast-cancer removing procedures. Breast reconstruction is an emotional experience, and Dr. Elliott discusses concerns and questions with each patient to find the best technique to fit their unique needs and provide natural-looking results. As a result of new research, studies find that the majority of women with breast cancer are opting to undergo breast reconstruction following their mastectomies, indicating a shift in outlooks towards the reconstructive procedure.

breast-reconstruction-atlanta In 1998, researchers from the study discovered as many as 46% of women who had a mastectomy underwent breast reconstruction surgery. This has grown nearly 20%–by 2007, 63% of women undergoing mastectomies were opting for reconstructive procedures.

The researchers reviewed insurance data claims from a nationwide employment-based database of medical-related claims. A total of 20,506 women underwent a mastectomy to treat their breast cancer between 1998 and 2007. Overall, the rate of women getting bilateral mastectomies increased six times during the study period, and 75% of those women had breast reconstruction. Geographic variation influenced the amount of women undergoing reconstruction following breast cancer removal—the quantity of women was linked to the number of plastic surgeons in their state.

“Breast reconstruction has a big impact on quality of life for breast cancer survivors. The improvement in techniques and results has been a significant part of the increased interest in breast reconstruction after mastectomy, in my opinion. Thus the quality of life has been enhanced after reconstruction, results have improved, and recovery times have shortened,” declares Dr. Elliott.

Many women are good candidates for breast reconstruction surgery after breast cancer removal. While you may not be a candidate for all breast reconstruction surgery types, there is an assortment of reconstructive options to meet your needs. During a consultation with Dr. Elliott, he will discuss which breast reconstruction technique can best fit your needs.

For more information about breast procedures performed by Dr. Elliott please call our office today to schedule a consultation. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google + for all the latest information on breast research and technology.

March 5, 2014

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon Honors Breast Reconstruction Pioneer with Live Surgery and Honorary Lecture at the 2014 Atlanta Breast Surgery Symposium

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Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. L. Franklyn Elliott performs the latest TRAM flap breast reconstruction technique and delivers the honorary Hartrampf lecture to celebrate Atlanta Plastic Surgery, P.C.’s legacy at the 30th Annual Breast Symposium.

dr franklyn elliott This year, Northside Hospital and the Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (SESPRS) hosted the annual Atlanta Breast Surgery Symposium to keep cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgeons around the globe updated with the most precise and efficient breast surgery approaches, tools, and technologies. The first symposium was held nearly 30 years ago, founded by Atlanta Plastic Surgery’s Dr. Carl Hartrampf, who developed the TRAM Flap method of breast reconstruction.

Serving alongside Dr. Hartrampf as an Emeritus chairman, L. Franklyn Elliott, M.D. participated in the symposium in a live telecasted surgery and various discussion panels. The Atlanta Breast Surgery Symposium is the only international meeting showcasing live demonstrations of the latest surgical techniques performed at Northside Hospital by world-wide leaders. Within the first day of the meeting, Dr. Elliott performed a bilateral TRAM flap surgery using the Hartrampf technique. TRAM (transverse rectus abdominus myocutaneous) surgery utilizes a portion of the patient’s abdominal fat, muscle, and skin to reconstruct a removed or mastectomy-affected breast. The TRAM flap method is unique because the constructed breast retains its own blood supply and sustains a patient’s own tissue. The revolutionary method of breast reconstruction tends to result in a more symmetrical, natural-looking breast than breasts reconstructed using implants positioned beneath the skin.

After participating in a panel discussing the differences in unilateral and bilateral TRAM reconstruction, Dr. Elliott gave the honorary Hartrampf lecture, touching on the “retrospectoscope,” an informal term in medicine for reviewing various operations and their results. But in this case Dr. Elliott reviewed the step by step development of the TRAM flap by Dr. Hartrampf and those chiefly at Emory who helped with its development. He then reviewed his career in association with Dr. Hartrampf enumerating their multiple contributions including the triceps flap, the Rubens flap, the Lateral Transverse Thigh Flap, and the Free Tram flap all significant additions to the plastic surgeons tools for breast reconstruction after mastectomy. The lecture celebrates Dr. Hartrampf’s continuing legacy, reflecting on the developments made in cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery and the spark for innovation ignited by Dr. Hartrampf. “There is no question that the development of the TRAM flap by Dr. Hartrampf is a substantial contribution to the future of breast reconstruction that deserves to be celebrated,” Dr. Elliott noted of the lecture.

For the remainder of the weekend, Dr. Elliott, who has participated in the symposium for 25 years, served as moderator on various panels covering subjects such as breast augmentation, breast revision, and mastopexy. Additionally, Dr. Elliott led a discussion covering problem cases from the audience, where surgeons could address real-life patient issues and find viable solutions from their colleagues.

Recognized by several aesthetic medicine manufacturers and supported by three of the major professional plastic surgery organizations, the 2014 Annual Breast Surgery Symposium’s findings are expected to directly shape and inspire the future of aesthetic and reconstructive medicine.

About Dr. Franklyn Elliott: Franklyn Elliott, M.D. is an Atlanta board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon that has been providing exceptional cosmetic and reconstructive surgery results to his patients for over thirty years. Serving Atlanta, Georgia’s Northside and Alpharetta areas, Dr. Elliott performs a range of facial, body and breast procedures. He has a specialized interest in developing new cosmetic surgery techniques, breast reconstruction procedures, and post bariatric cosmetic surgery. This year, Dr. Elliott was given the distinct honor of joining the Best Doctors in America® 2014 Database, a list of clinically and academically accomplished medical practitioners, researchers, and teachers that represents only the top 5% in the United States.

About Atlanta Breast Surgery Symposium: An educational conference geared toward advancing the knowledge and skill of all aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgeons around the globe, the Atlanta Breast Surgery Symposium is hosted by the Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (SESPRS) and sets the precedence for breast surgery advancements. Originally founded in 1984 by Atlanta Plastic Surgery, P.C.’s Dr. Carl Hartrampf, the three-day event features live surgical demonstrations, lectures on emerging breast reconstruction techniques, and expert question and answer panels. In addition to SESPRS, the Breast Symposium is endorsed by The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Inc. (ASAPS), The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), and The International Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS). Visit sesprs.org for symposium details.

February 3, 2014

How Does Smoking Impact Plastic Surgery?

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If you consider yourself a regular smoker, plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Franklyn Elliott believes that awareness of how this could affect your results is essential to comprehensively understanding both the positive aspects and associated risks of cosmetic surgery.

How Does Smoking Impact Plastic Surgery While smoking is most often associated with harming the lungs, oxygen supply is also affected when veins contract after cigarette smoking. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, reduced oxygen supply has the potential to cause improper healing of the skin, affecting the outcome of your surgery and essentially, your overall health. We recommend patients who smoke to cease smoking for a minimum of four to eight weeks prior to your surgery date in order to decrease common risks associated with smoking, including compromised circulation and delayed or improper healing of the skin.

In a recent study published in the Journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, researchers sought out to determine the impact of nicotine use on surgical outcomes. Researchers inquired about 415 patients’ smoking histories thoroughly in prior to their operations, going as far as to take urine samples the day of surgery to assess nicotine levels. Following their surgery procedures, patients were monitored for complications for a minimum of three months. Of the patients, 33.5% claimed to have quit smoking altogether, while 9.4% admitted to being active smokers. For the 362 patients who submitted urine nicotine analysis, 54 showed active smoking. According to the researchers, smokers showed 3.7% higher overall complication rates, 4.3% higher tissue necrosis (cell injury that results in the premature death of cells in living tissue) rates, and were more likely to require reoperation. They concluded that “a methodological approach to the detection and management of patients using tobacco products can help to optimize outcomes.”

During a plastic and reconstructive surgery consultation with Dr. Elliott, he thoroughly evaluates your medical history and current lifestyle habits to determine if a procedure is right for you. By covering the risks associated with a surgical procedure, proper pre- and post-operative care and establishing realistic expectations, Dr. Elliott ensures patients are fully informed on all facets of their procedure. Connect with Dr. Elliott on Facebook, Twitter, and Google + for the latest cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery news and information.

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