About me

My name is Štěpán Štrauf, and I’m a student of Charles University in Prague.

I created this ebook as part of my final university project, and one of its goals is to share reliable, research-based information with as many people as possible.

While developing it, I reviewed scientific research, medical guidelines, and real patient experiences. Having personally undergone gynecomastia surgery, I also understand what the process feels like.

This project is just the beginning, I plan to continue researching other aesthetic and reconstructive topics, such as lip fillers, Botox, and oncoplastic approaches, and create more evidence-based guides that bring together science, experience, and empathy.
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A note on accuracy

This guide is intended to inform and support, not replace personalized medical advice. For individual recommendations or decisions about surgery, please consult a licensed healthcare professional.
Mockup of the breast surgery ebook showing the introduction page on paper and the contents page on a tablet.

About my eBook

This eBook was created as a complete guide for women considering breast surgery. It brings together medical facts, recovery tips, emotional support, and answers to the most common questions all explained in a clear and approachable way. My goal was to make something more than just a medical manual: a supportive resource that feels personal, empowering, and honest.

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References

American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) – Breast Implant Safety & Patient Education Portal.
→ Official guidelines and updated safety data about breast implants, materials, and long-term monitoring.
https://www.plasticsurgery.org/patient-safety/breast-implant-safety


U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Breast Implants: Risks and Complications (updated 2023).
→ Comprehensive overview of known risks, BIA-ALCL, rupture, and follow-up imaging.
https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/breast-implants


Colwell, A. S. et al. (2019). Current controversies in breast implant–associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma: A review of the literature.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 143(3), 35e–46e.
→ Peer-reviewed analysis of implant-related lymphoma risk and clinical guidance.


Cordeiro, P. G., & McCarthy, C. M. (2018). A single surgeon’s 12-year experience with tissue expander/implant breast reconstruction: Part I – A prospective analysis of early complications.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 141(1), 1e–10e.
→ Data on complication rates, recovery, and aesthetic outcomes.


Nahabedian, M. Y. (2017). Breast reduction: Indications, techniques, and outcomes.
Clinics in Plastic Surgery, 44(2), 219–226.
→ Overview of reduction techniques and patient quality-of-life improvements.


Spear, S. L., & Onyewu, C. (2000). Staged breast reconstruction with saline-filled implants in the irradiated breast: Recent trends and therapeutic implications.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 105(3), 930–942.
→ Effects of radiation and reconstruction methods — relevant to oncology cases.


Rietjens, M. et al. (2013). Oncoplastic breast surgery: Comprehensive review and guidelines.
European Journal of Surgical Oncology, 39(10), 1012–1018.
→ Trusted review of reconstructive options after cancer surgery.


Rocchi, A. et al. (2020). Psychological outcomes after cosmetic breast surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 44(3), 827–842.
→ Examines mental-health effects, confidence, and patient satisfaction.