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While Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to an end, breast health is something that should be a part of a woman’s life every month. Remaining proactive about your breast health can make a positive difference.
Dr. Glynn Bolitho, a board certified surgeon, Chief of Plastic Surgery at Scripps Memorial Hospital, La Jolla, and member of The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) has performed numerous breast reconstruction surgeries.
He believes that a woman’s care requires a team approach of medical experts. And Dr. Jay Orringer, a fellow ASPS member agrees.
Orringer provided an important media clip to ASPS a couple of weeks ago which is located below. He was the plastic surgeon who Angelina Jolie picked to perform her breast reconstruction after her bilateral mastectomy earlier this year.
Dr. Orringer conveyed he was impressed in how Jolie publically told her “story” because it was important for all women to hear. The care Jolie received from a team of experts, he said, should be available to all women. Dr. Orringer has stepped into the media spotlight spreading this important message to offer women more empowerment and hope with the help of ASPS.
He also pointed out how the role of a plastic surgeon is an important member of the team. A team of experts typically involves a breast surgeon, oncologist, radiologist, and a plastic surgeon.
This “team of experts” offers valuable guidance for women faced with a high family risk of breast cancer, tested positive for the genetic screening, or a breast cancer diagnosis which may require a mastectomy.
Jolie’s surgeon calls the “team approach” an essential part of healing and moving forward after breast reconstruction. For a woman seeking breast reconstruction, a plastic surgeon’s medical advice is important at the very beginning stages to help a woman regain a sense of wholeness once again.
“After being diagnosed with breast cancer and deciding on a bilateral mastectomy, I was so lucky to have a team of experts which included Dr. Bolitho,” said Christina, a breast cancer survivor from San Diego. “I am so happy that Angelia Jolie’s doctor is sharing this important message so all women can receive the medical care and the options regarding breast reconstruction surgery that they deserve.”
To learn more about Dr. Bolitho, please visit www.bolithomd.com. Dr. Bolitho also invites you to call his office at (858) 381-4106 or e-mail him at info@bolithomd.com to book a consultation. In the meantime, please visit the photo gallery of the plastic cosmetic procedures he has performed.
