■Survey: Mastectomy patients prefer silicone implants over saline
Women are more satisfied with the look and feel of silicone implants, rather than saline implants, for breast reconstruction after breast cancer surgery, a survey of 472 breast cancer patients found. "Women tell me [silicone] feels more natural and they prefer the look," said the survey's leader, Dr. Colleen McCarthy, a reconstructive surgeon New York's Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. However, many women will choose saline implants regardless, McCarthy said, because of perceived risks with silicone. The New York Times
About Me
- E. Bradley Garber MD FACS
- Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
- I was born in New Orleans. I obtained my B.A. degree with Distinction and Phi Beta Kappa Honors from the University of Colorado. I obtained my M.D. degree from L.S.U. Medical Center. I completed a 5 year surgery residency specializing in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery in Denver Colorado. I served in the military and spent two years in Germany at Landstuhl Army Medical Center. From 1983-1985, I trained in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Miami, Florida under world renowned plastic surgeon, Dr. Ralph Millard. I have been in solo practice for over 20 years performing cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. I have obtained Board Certification by two boards recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialities: The Amercian Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery. I have served as President of the Tulsa County Medical Society and Chief of Surgery at St. John Medical Center. It has been an honor and priviledge to provide surgical care to my patients. email: bradgarber@sbcglobal.net