Thomas J. Francel MD

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August 23, 2017 By Francel

Breast Cancer Associated with Breast Implants

Our office has answered inquiries from a number of patients who are concerned that their implants are causing them cancer since an article appeared this spring in the New York Times. Many physicians have asked me the same question and I sent the following letter to Mercy Obstetric and Gynecologic surgeons to address and answer […]

Filed Under: Breast Cancer

March 15, 2017 By Francel

Round Vs Anatomically Shaped Silicone Breast Implants

Over a third of the surgeries I perform utilize breast implants.  This includes breast augmentation, breast lifts with augmentation, and breast reconstruction after mastectomy for breast cancer.  I most frequently recommend round implants over anatomically shaped breast implants and this will be discussed in the blog. What I like about a round, smooth wall silicone […]

Filed Under: Breast Cancer, Surgical, Uncategorized

November 18, 2016 By Francel

Volunteerism

Part of being a doctor is repaying what has been given to you.  That means educating new physicians and helping others who are less fortunate.  Many plastic surgeons help by volunteering to perform surgery.  They especially love international volunteerism and find it very fulfilling. I was selected in the spring of 1998 by the American […]

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