Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Good morning everyone, I am Christine with BRAVE, and I am really excited to introduce our guests today. About a week ago we had Jen Reynolds on as a patient survivor and also the founder of the Pink Warrior Advocates in San Antonio. With us today is her doctor, her […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Many women are going to have their therapeutic mastectomy in the absence of a reconstruction if they’re in a geographic area where reconstruction is having to be postponed because of the COVID-19 situation. What we’re going to do in our practice is make every effort to get those patients to […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin When diagnosed with breast cancer, you may begin to come across a wealth of information with abbreviations that look something like this… “DCIS, ER/PR+, HER2.” You may wonder what many of these acronyms mean. Below you will find a list of common abbreviations and what they mean. PRMA– Plastic, Reconstructive […]
July 21, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin There is a common misconception that breast reconstruction is complete after one surgery. Although the idea of having optimal outcomes after only one surgery sounds great, unfortunately this is rarely a realistic expectation. Implant Reconstruction The most commonly performed method of implant reconstruction involves placing a tissue expander at […]
July 21, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Breast reconstruction, regardless of the procedure, can be performed at the time of a mastectomy (called immediate reconstruction) or some time after a mastectomy (called delayed reconstruction). There are a variety of reasons why a patient may not undergo immediate reconstruction. These include personal choice, lack of access […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Regardless of whether you choose to undergo nipple reconstruction or not, nipple/areola tattooing is an option as a “final touch” to your breast reconstruction results. There are a variety of tattooing options available to patients today. These include traditional 2D tattoos, 3D tattoos and artistic tattoos (like a flower or butterfly). 2D options […]
July 21, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin What is “Flap” Breast Reconstruction? 1 in every 8 women and 1 in every 833 men are diagnosed with breast cancer. Surgical treatment options for the treatment of breast cancer include a lumpectomy or mastectomy. These can lead to very significant changes in the appearance of the […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Many women interested in DIEP flap breast reconstruction believe that because they have had prior abdominal surgery (such as a c-section, hysterectomy, or appendix removal) they are no longer candidates for the procedure. This is a very common misconception! In the vast majority of cases, previous abdominal surgery does not disqualify a patient […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Here is an overview of the causes of abdominal wall weakness or bulging following abdominal-based breast reconstruction and how plastic surgeons can correct the complication. In this article you will find: 1. Benefits of using your own abdominal tissue for breast reconstruction 2. History and evolution of abdominal-based procedures 3. […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Genetic testing is making a difference in risk management options for individuals who have an increased likelihood of developing breast cancer. For patients who elect to have genetic testing and find they carry one of the many gene mutations that increases the risk of breast cancer, prophylactic mastectomy is an option. This […]
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