Breastfeeding is a beautiful and essential bond between a mother and her newborn. However, amidst the joys of this journey, there can be challenges to overcome. One such challenge many breastfeeding mothers may face is mastitis – a painful breast infection that can interfere with this special connection. What is Mastitis? Mastitis is an infection
Breast changes as we age are completely common. The breasts of a 40-year-old differ dramatically from those of a 20 or 60-year-old. Understanding what is considered normal for your breasts in your 40s can ensure that you maintain good breast health into your 50s and well beyond. Breast Changes in Your 40s As you grow
Breast Health Before, During, and After Pregnancy You should always take breast abnormalities seriously, but discovering a mass or lump in the breast during or immediately after pregnancy can be especially frightening. Here are a few common questions answered about managing breast health before, during, and after pregnancy by our Beverly Hills breast cancer surgeons.
Lifestyle bloggers have a very specific–and sometimes useful–purpose. They help us find the best restaurants, the most affordable home furnishings, and the most flattering styles of jeans for a pear or apple shape. Unfortunately, they all-too-often stray beyond the boundaries of the merely aesthetic, and into territory that may have lasting, and even negative, effects
More than providing access to the most advanced imaging technology, an exceptional breast center offers a personalized and comfortable experience for its patients. At Bedford Breast Center in Los Angeles, CA, the well-being of our patients is our focus. We believe that a friendly, home-like environment creates confidence and removes much of the stress associated
I am a general surgeon who practices breast cancer healthcare. I haven’t entered into an ICU in 15 years. I love that I get to care for patients at a glacial pace where I have an industrial amount of upfront information and make challenging decisions as a group, in part with direction from the patient
By Heather Richardson, MD, FACS At Bedford Breast Center in Beverly Hills, CA, we strive to provide our patients with the best care to ensure optimal breast health. We are passionate about screening, early detection, and curing breast cancer disease. Our team of breast specialists, Dr. Heather Richardson and Dr. Leslie Memsic strive to provide
Although finding a lump in your breast is, without a doubt, an alarming discovery, the good news is that not every breast abnormality is necessarily cancer-related. One of the most common categories of breast tissue growth is a fibroadenoma, and it occurs in approximately 10 percent of women in the United States. What Is a
An Alternative to “Going Flat” There has been increased interest over the last few years in flap free, implant free breast reconstructions. For flap reconstruction, such as TRAM flap, DIEP flap and SIEA flap, surgery involves using an area of fat or muscle to do the reconstruction. These areas vary, from sacrificing the latissimus muscle
If you have found a lump in your breast during a self-exam, or a suspicious mass was found during a mammogram, don’t panic. The lump may a non-cancerous fibroadenoma. A fibroadenoma is a fairly common medical occurrence among women who are experiencing significant hormone fluctuations, either during puberty, pregnancy, or menopause. It is a non-cancerous
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