Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Until my own diagnosis in February 2021, I was fairly oblivious to the journey of a cancer warrior. That path of unknowns and gut-wrenching terror. The long and winding road of a hijacked life, that can range years to a lifetime. I never knew the anxiety of that life-altering phone […]
Breast Reconstruction What are your breast reconstruction options after a lumpectomy or mastectomy? Breast reconstruction makes women physically whole again after breast cancer. It restores something that nature provided but cancer has taken away. In the US, it is covered by insurance thanks to a 1998 Federal Mandate. Unfortunately, many breast cancer patients are not […]
Breast Reconstruction is Our Passion State-of-the-Art Breast Reconstruction & Lymphedema Surgery Our procedures include DIEP flap, SIEA flap, GAP flap, thigh flaps, fat grafting, direct-to-implant, nipple-sparing mastectomy, and lymphedema surgery. Combined, our surgeons have over 100 years of advanced breast reconstruction and microsurgery experience. All of our surgeons have completed extensive microsurgery training. Advanced Breast […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Every plastic surgeon differs substantially in their level of expertise, experience, and the techniques they may use. If you are considering breast reconstruction revision surgery, it is important that you carefully select your surgeon. Here are five tips to help you pick the surgeon who is right for you: […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin After tissue-based “autologous” breast reconstruction, in some rare circumstances, the fat in the flap may not have received enough blood flow. Over a period of time, the fat may be replaced by scar tissue that can feel like a hard lump. The lump might be the size of a pea […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin PRMA Plastic Surgery sets a new milestone this month with the completion of their 10,500th natural “flap” based breast reconstruction procedure. Reaching this new milestone further establishes PRMA as one of the leading breast reconstruction institutions in the world. “To me, this number represents how many strong women I’ve had […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin PRMA is at the forefront of lymphedema treatment surgery. Surgery planning starts with a diagnostic consultation with one of our board-certified plastic surgeons. During this appointment, a dye is injected into the lymphatic system so the doctor can identify any areas of blockage. What Are the Steps? The first step […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin On Mother’s Day, we celebrate and honor the woman we call “mom.” If your mom has breast cancer, it’s understandable that you may shower her with extra love and special treatment this Sunday. Sure, in the realm of breast cancer and reconstruction, being NED and gaining back a sense of […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Breast reconstruction is typically performed in two stages. For implant reconstruction, the first stage begins with a tissue expander being placed. Once optimal breast size is achieved, the tissue expander is replaced with a permanent breast implant. During stage 1 of autologous reconstruction (or reconstruction using your own tissue) the […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin A common misconception we often hear at PRMA is, “My breasts will look unnatural after breast reconstruction.” The answer is no. Patients have many options when it comes to breast reconstruction today. These options range from “flap” techniques such as the DIEP flap which uses the patient’s own tissue to […]
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