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Breast Cancer Diagnosis: Breast Reconstruction Options with Whitney Collins, DNP
In this Healing at Your Core episode, the Dr. Bree Allred interviews Whitney Collins, DNP at Logan Plastic Surgery, about the breast cancer surgery and reconstruction journey. They discuss early education after diagnosis, lumpectomy versus mastectomy decision factors (cancer type/stage/location, nipple- or skin-sparing options, genetics, symmetry concerns), and reconstruction choices: implant-based versus tissue-based (including DIEP flap, with latissimus flap as a later option). Whitney explains tissue expanders, AlloDerm, fat grafting (typically 60–70% take), immediate versus delayed…
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