Breast cancer is the second most common form of cancer for women living within the United States—second only to skin cancer. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, 1 in 8 women in America will be diagnosed with breast cancer within their lifetime. So far in 2022 alone, nearly 340,000 new cases of breast cancer […]
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Plastic Surgery Procedures with the Highest Satisfaction Rate
Not surprisingly, winter is an immensely popular time season for elective plastic surgery procedures. The promise of new beginnings and reinventing certain aspects of ourselves lends nicely to the world of cosmetic and plastic surgery. In this blog, we will present some trusted and popular plastic surgery procedures with the highest satisfaction rates and discuss […]
FAQs About Breast Reconstruction Surgery
By Dr. Paul Pierce Throughout my years as a board-certified plastic surgeon, I’ve had countless conversations with patients about the benefits of breast reconstruction. There are several reasons why patients seek out this transformative procedure and—understandably—the prospect of any reconstructive surgery carries with it any number of doubts, anxieties, and questions. As a plastic surgeon […]
Healing with Impact in Haiti
by Rachel Frederickson, PA-C “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” -Sir Winston Churchill Imagine living a different life. Imagine being born into poverty. Imagine a community where there is no clean water, scarcity of food, lack of education and violence that erupts in the […]
Rhinoplasty and the Art of Nasal Contouring
By Dr. James Banich Rhinoplasty refers to a multitude of procedures that combine to reshape the nose through the process of sculpting bone, cartilage, and soft tissues. While many patients seek rhinoplasty to improve facial harmony and appearance, this procedure can also improve comfort and quality of life by mending impaired nasal breathing. As […]
Mohs Surgeons and Plastic Surgeons: Why We Work Together at Vanguard Skin Specialists
If you have been diagnosed with skin cancer, your doctor may recommend a procedure called Mohs Micrographic Surgery followed by reconstructive surgery by a plastic surgeon. Vanguard Skin Specialists is the only practice in Southern Colorado where Mohs surgeons and plastic surgeons work together in the same office to offer comprehensive treatment of skin cancer […]