There is no doubt that the loss of a breast, following surgical mastectomy in the treatment of breast cancer, can have significant psychological consequences in self esteem and a feeling of “womanly wholeness”. Breast reconstruction either at the time of mastectomy or subsequently can restore self confidence and contentment with appearance. It is a difficult decision for a woman to undergo breast reconstruction and in making that decision it is important to gain as much information about the various...Read More

Some people are born with asymmetry of the anterior chest wall. In women this congenital condition may be manifest by breast size asymmetry, which can be mild to severe. In Poland Syndrome, this can be more severe, in both males and females, with underdevelopment of not only the breast but absence of the all or part of the pectoralis muscle and various ribs and costal cartilages. This situation can lead to lack of self confidence and lowered self esteem particularly in adolescent...Read More