One way that you can take an active role in your breast health care is by practicing monthly breast self-examinations. Beginning at 20 years old, the best time to do the exam is two weeks after the start of your menstrual period. If you have started menopause, choose a day and perform the examination on […]
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Breast Cancer Awareness
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Breast cancer is diagnosed in 1 out of 8 women, and impacts the lives of so many more. Because early detection can increase your chance of survival, we at Gallatin Plastic Surgery encourage you to make your annual exam with your primary care provider and to perform regular self-exams. […]
Read Full PostBodies come in all shapes and sizes. So do surgeries.
One question I hear frequently is whether liposuction will be sufficient for body contouring. I believe this question comes up often because patients would like to avoid large incisions or “invasive” surgery. Depending on the size and shape of your body, the answer to whether liposuction will be enough may be yes, no, or both. […]
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Rule #1: Kids ruin everything. Kids are a blessing, without a doubt. There is also nothing a child (or children) can’t destroy. Take a clean, new home for example. Let three kids loose, and the building can be condemned after 30 minutes with PB&J sandwiches. Take them to a restaurant and it becomes a Superfund […]
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