Invites you to an evening of sharing real survivor stories. Learn from experience and discover your healing options. CELEBRATION Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day CELEBRATE BREAST RECONSTRUCTION AWARENESS DAY. SHARE AN EVENING OF APPETIZERS, COCKTAILS, SURVIVOR STORIES & AWARENESS. OCTOBER 16, 2013: 5:30pm 7:30pm Lone Tree Arts Center 10075 Commons Street Lone Tree, Colorado 80124 Please Confirm Your Attendance rsvp@parkmeadowscosmeticsurgery.com www.parkmeadowscosmeticsurgery.com
About Breast reconstruction is achieved through several plastic surgery techniques that attempt to restore a breast to near normal shape, appearance and size following mastectomy. Less than one-fifth of American women who undergo mastectomy currently choose to undergo breast reconstruction. Although breast reconstruction can rebuild your breast, the results are highly variable. Reconstruction should be a topic that underscores a woman s entire journey through cancer recovery, signifying a return to self and a sense of normalcy. A reconstructed breast will not have the same sensation and feel as the breast it replaces. Visible incision lines will always be present on the breast, whether from reconstruction or mastectomy. There are three methods of reconstruction: a) Reconstruction using implants b) Reconstruction using the patient s tissue only ( autologous reconstruction) c) Reconstruction using the patient s tissue combined with an implant If only one breast is affected, it alone may be reconstructed. In addition, a breast lift, breast reduction or breast augmentation may be recommended for the opposite breast to improve symmetry of the size and position of both breasts. Women interested in beginning reconstruction at the time of mastectomy must see a plastic surgeon prior to that surgery and a referral is not necessary. Research has found that breast reconstruction immediately following a mastectomy is connected to higher survival rates, which is attributed to the patient s improved self-esteem and sense of well being. Each state and country has different policies regarding medical insurance and coverage relating to breast reconstruction. Laws also differ regarding mandatory patient education about breast recostruction at the time of diagnosis. Not all patients are candidates for all types of reconstruction. The type of reconstruction you undergo will be decided by the patient and surgeon, depending on particular needs, anatomy and previous treatments. See Our Breast Cancer Survivor Stories www.parkmeadowscosmeticsurgery.com STAY CONNECTED & GET THE LATEST NEWS Dr. Jeremy Williams (left) and Dr. Chris Williams (right) offer the full spectrum of breas t reconstruction at Park Meadows Cosmetic Surge ry. They have a passion for working with women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer or who are explo ring their options in breast reconstruction.
Breast Reconstruction by the numbers OF10 7OUT Women are not aware of their breast reconstruction options following mastectomy. The Women s Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998 requires health insurers to cover the cost of breast reconstruction following mastectomy in all 50 states. LESS THAN 1 IN 5 of American women who undergo mastectomy go on to have breast reconstruction The finishing touch to breast reconstruction, nipple areola tattooing, can take as little as 15 minutes to complete October 17, 2012 Inaugural Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day USA BRAdayUSA.org 91,655 breast reconstruction procedures performed in the U.S. in 2012 Photo by Fred Greissing 1 national spokesperson dedicated to raising awareness of this cause: singer/songwriter Jewel 89% of women want to see what breast reconstruction looks like before making a treatment decision. Source: American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Cover Story About Park Meadows Cosmetic Surgery Dr. Christopher Williams and Dr. Jeremy Williams of Park Meadows Cosmetic Surgery established the first of its kind surgical facility in Colorado. They take pride in their beautiful offices, and the high level of patient care provided through their statelicensed surgery center, Park Meadows Outpatient Surgery (PMOS). Park Meadows Outpatient Surgery is a state-licensed reconstructive and plastic surgery center, and it is fully accredited by the Joint Commission, a not-for-profit organization recognized across the country for ensuring the quality and high standards of surgical centers. In fact, Park Meadows Outpatient Surgery was the very first surgical center to become state-licensed and accredited by the Joint Commission in Douglas County, when it was opened in 2000. Park Meadows Cosmetic Surgery consists of a space which includes a luxurious reception area, several consultation rooms, an exam room, and a kitchen. Park Meadows Outpatient Surgery hosts two fully-equipped operating rooms and two procedure rooms. The pre-operative room, the recovery room, and the overnight private patient suite are designed to be private and comfortable. Every potential patient is offered complimentary cosmetic consultation where they receive a private tour of the entire facility. 4
MEET THE DOCTORS of Park Meadows Cosmetic Surgery Christopher G. Williams, M.D. is a Denver area board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He left his hometown in Atlanta, Georgia to continue his education at Swarthmore College where he graduated with Distinction in Psychobiology. After furthering his medical school education at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Dr. Williams attended the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency program at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, ranked as America s #1 hospital by US News and World Report for over 20 years. He received extensive training in the full range of Plastic and Reconstructive surgery for eight years including, facial trauma, craniofacial surgery, aesthetic surgery, and microsurgical reconstruction before joining Dr. Jeremy Williams at Park Meadows Cosmetic Surgery in Denver. Learn more about Christopher G. Williams, M.D. at Jeremy Williams, M.D. is a Denver area board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. Dr. Williams is a Colorado native who returned home after completing extensive training in plastic surgery at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. He believes that whether you are seeking aesthetic rejuvenation or reconstructive restoration, that enhancement of your image should be natural and above all, safe. Dr. Williams utilizes the latest technology and innovations in plastic surgery in an effort to ensure your optimal aesthetic outcome. He, along with the entire staff at Park Meadows Cosmetic Surgery, is committed to providing you with an experience that stands apart, from your initial consultation to your full post-operative recovery. Learn more about Jeremy Williams, M.D. procedures offered at Park Meadows Cosmetic Surgery: Breast Augmentation Implant Exchange Breast Reduction Breast Lift Implant Based Breast Reconstruction Gyecomastia Surgery Tummy Tuck Liposuction Body Lift Scar Revision Eyelid Surgery Ear Surgery Earlobe Repair Botox Cosmetic Juvederm Latisse Eyelash Enhancer Autologous Breast Reconstruction Direct-to-Implant Breast Reconstruction Fat Grafting Located in the heart of Park Meadows in south Denver, Colorado, Park Meadows Cosmetic Surgery is committed to providing state-of-the-art plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures to illuminate your natural beauty. You are invited you to join them for a plastic surgery consultation and private tour of their offices and outstanding surgical facilities while you visit with one of their Board Certified Plastic Surgeons. 7430 East Park Meadows Drive, Suite 300 Lone Tree, CO 80124 Phone: 303-706-1100, Toll Free: 1-800-844-2496 Fax: 303-790-7322 Phone: 303-662-8874 (linea Español) 5