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New Systematic Review of AFC Techniques and Patient Outcomes
A new systematic review of aesthetic flat closure surgical techniques, patient reported outcomes, and patient perspectives has just been published.
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Protected: 2024 Systematic Review Suggests Mental Health Benefit for Breast Reconstruction, But Has Serious Flaws
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Breaking! Federal Legislation Introduced to Include Coverage for AFC!
Everywhere the bill mandates insurance coverage for breast reconstruction, it also mandates coverage for chest wall reconstruction. Additionally, the bill specifies that chest wall reconstruction includes flat closure.
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BII/Explant Webinar Wednesday Nov. 5th
Join NPOAS and the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services Program for Breast Cancer in Young Adults to hear from experts in breast implant removal (explant) and to learn more about emerging literature on breast implant illness, the history of breast implants as medical devices and their regulation, and explant surgery.
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New Scoping Review Article on AFC Just Published!
Just published! A new, excellent journal article on AFC out of the Indiana University School of Medicine, by authors Bhaskara et. al. This is a scoping review article, which is a type of evidence synthesis that maps the existing research […]
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NPOAS Has an Updated Website & Directory!
Introducing the new and improved NPOAS website and Directory!
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NPOAS Vice President, Christy Avila, Passes Away from MBC
NPOAS VP Christy Avila has passed away from MBC.
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Legal Milestone in the Fight Against Flat Denial
In a first-ever legal victory for the flat advocacy movement, a woman in California has successfully held her surgeon accountable after she experienced what is known as flat denial—being left with excess skin after a mastectomy despite having clearly chosen to go flat.
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Claudia’s Story: Stay Firm With What You Want For Yourself
Claudia was diagnosed with two different types of breast cancer in both breasts at age 51 after her yearly mammogram. She knew she didn’t want reconstruction because she wanted to minimize surgery. She found the NPOAS website and used the resources there to advocate for her choice, finding an excellent surgeon who supported her choice and gave her a great surgical outcome.
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5 Steps for Choosing the Right Tattoo Artist for Healing and Self-Expression
Tattooing is a powerful way to honor yourself, celebrate your journey, and embrace your individuality. With the right artist by your side, the experience can be both transformative and healing.
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Ruth’s Story: I Have Created a New Identity
Don’t be afraid to challenge expectations and attitudes. Societal attitudes are changing and with greater awareness, being flat is an option.
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