As part of October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, plastic surgeon Aris Damagas participated as a speaker at an informative event organized by the volunteer group ACT4V – EN DRASI, in collaboration with Alma Zois Patras. The event took place on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at the Tsitsanis Museum in Trikala.

During his talk, titled “Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy,” Dr. Damagas emphasized the importance of prevention while presenting the latest methods and techniques for breast reconstruction following mastectomy. He highlighted the capabilities of modern reconstructive plastic surgery and discussed the psychological benefits that breast reconstruction offers to women. By restoring the symbol of femininity, these procedures significantly enhance a woman’s quality of life and even improve her overall survival rate.