Joseph R. Kolb, MD

Plastic Surgery of Eastern Indiana

1050 Reid Parkway | Richmond, IN 47374 | P: (765)962-4872 | F: (765)939-9314

News from ASPS

Are Breast Cancer Patients Being Kept In The Dark?

Despite the increase of breast reconstruction procedures performed in 2008, nearly 70 percent of women who are eligible for the procedure are not informed of the reconstructive options available to them, according to a recently published report.
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When Lawn Mowers Attack

Using a lawn mower can be as routine as bike riding or barbeques during spring and summer months. But often, people find themselves in terrifying situations with these seemingly safe household machines.
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Breast Cancer Reconstruction

Losing a breast or breasts through mastectomy or partial mastectomy magnifies the pain and difficulty of battling breast cancer. Breast reconstruction after such surgery has advanced in recent years, and several options are available to women, including some that enhance appearance by using fat and tissue from the tummy to reconstruct the breast. Dr. Kolb wants his patients to be informed of their options and provides this section for educational purposes.