New York, NY ( prfree.org ) August 22, 2013 - Each year, millions of women choose to undergo a life-saving mastectomy to combat breast cancer. Mastectomies are often followed by reconstructive breast surgeries. Dr. Mihye Choi of KCNY Plastic Surgery in New York says that one of the most effective forms of treatment in use today is the Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy, which is often accompanied with breast reconstruction.

Dr. Choi says that a Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy is effective, since it effectively removes all traces of cancer and reduces a patient's risk of the cancer returning. During the procedure, the breast tissue is first taken out and all tissue near and around the nipple area is removed, ensuring that all cancerous cells are eliminated.

"Patients who have had this surgery often choose to undergo reconstructive breast surgery during the same operation," Dr. Choi explains, "The reconstruction process is easier, since the nipple area does not need to be recreated, and this procedure allows the breasts to remain aesthetically pleasing. Going through both the removal and restoration process within the same surgery eliminates the need for any additional surgeries, which patients always appreciate, since they wake up having had both their physical and emotional health restored."

Dr. Choi adds that the risks associated with such surgeries are very minimal, although she does caution her patients that "leaving the nipple intact leaves a very small amount of breast tissue, which may be at risk later on for developing cancer."

Dr. Choi practices at KCNY Plastic Surgery in Manhattan. Interested parties are encouraged to find out more information at www.kcnyplasticsurgery.com.

About Dr. Mihye Choi

Dr. Mihye Choi graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine in 1987, and received her general surgery training at Harvard Beth Israel Hospital. Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Choi performs body contouring surgeries, including liposuctions, abdominoplasties, and body and thigh lifts, customizing surgeries and her techniques to meet the needs of each individual patient.

In addition to her clinical appointments, Dr. Choi is currently an Assistant Professor for the Department of Surgery at New York University School of Medicine.

KCNY Plastic Surgery in New York can be reached at (212) 355-5779, or http://www.kcnyplasticsurgery.com.

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In addition to her clinical appointments, Dr. Choi is currently an Assistant Professor for the Department of Surgery at New York University School of Medicine. KCNY Plastic Surgery in New York can be reached at (212) 355-5779, or http://www.kcnyplasticsurgery.com.