We’re proud to see Dr. Clara Lee, Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the UNC School of Medicine, featured in New York Magazine’s article “The Relentless Quest for a Breast.” Dr. Lee shares her expert insight on the complexity of breast reconstruction following mastectomy — a procedure that holds great promise for restoring quality of life but carries significant challenges.
“To me, the risk of a complication is the Achilles’ heel of breast reconstruction,” said Dr. Lee. “It’s a really important operation… But there’s this relatively high complication risk, and we are doing things to make it better, but we haven’t quite gotten there yet.”
Her perspective underscores UNC Surgery’s commitment to advancing patient-centered care and improving outcomes for those navigating life after breast cancer.
Read the full article in New York Magazine: https://www.thecut.com/article/breast-reconstruction-mastectomy-complications-plastic-surgery.html
Learn more about Dr. Lee: med.unc.edu/surgery/directory/clara-lee-md-mpp-facs