Eat Well to Heal Well after Breast Reconstruction PRMA Plastic Surgery
Eat Well to Heal Well after Breast Reconstruction

Share on   Facebook Twitter Linkedin Proper nutrition is essential for a successful recovery after breast reconstruction surgery. Discover the best foods to eat and avoid with this ultimate guide. What should you eat to help your body heal after breast reconstruction surgery?  Breast reconstruction is a journey—part of which is a period of healing. […]

Exercises after Mastectomy & Breast Reconstruction Surgery
Exercises after Mastectomy & Breast Reconstruction Surgery

Share on   Facebook Twitter Linkedin What exercises can help with range of motion after breast reconstruction surgery?  After mastectomy or any breast reconstruction surgery, you will notice a significant decrease in your ability to perform simple movements, such as moving your arms up and down. This is a normal part of the healing process […]

Coping with Depression During Breast Reconstruction PRMA Plastic Surgery
Coping with Depression During Breast Reconstruction

Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin How should you handle depression after breast reconstruction surgery? Depression is more than feeling gloomy or sad for a few days. Symptoms of depression do not go away and can gain control of your life. The most commonly identified signs of depression are: sadness loss of interest or pleasure in […]

Immediate Breast Reconstruction Experience PRMA Plastic Surgery
Immediate Breast Reconstruction Experience

Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Women with breast cancer tend to believe that surviving comes with the cost of losing their breast and sense of womanhood forever. Thankfully, due to advances in medicine, this is no longer the case. After a breast cancer diagnosis many women undergo a mastectomy or lumpectomy either by choice or […]

Summer Fun After Breast Reconstruction PRMA Plastic Surgery
Summer Fun After Breast Reconstruction

Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Summer weather makes for a great time to get outdoors and enjoy the sun. With summer in full swing it is important to consider how this season’s activities can affect your breast reconstruction. Being by the pool or on the beach is a great way to enjoy summer weather. Before […]

Top 5 Breast Cancer Apps PRMA Plastic Surgery
Top 5 Breast Cancer Apps

Share on   Facebook Twitter Linkedin With the popularity of smart phones and tablets circulating in our society today, app downloads are at an all-time high. Apps are a great way to stay organized, keep up with the latest news, network within social media, and play games. But what about apps for the breast cancer […]

Telling Your Children You Have Breast Cancer PRMA Plastic Surgery
Telling Your Children You Have Breast Cancer

Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Are there books to help explain prophylactic mastectomy to children?  Recently, a new children’s book hit the shelves titled “Mommy R Your Boobies Broken.” Written by PRMA Patient Catherine Lutz, the story walks readers through the journey of a child trying to understand what having breast cancer truly means and […]

Reducing Stress Before Breast Reconstruction PRMA Plastic Surgery
Reducing Stress Before Breast Reconstruction

Share on   Facebook Twitter Linkedin How can I reduce stress before breast reconstruction surgery?  Before most breast reconstruction surgery, patients experience some level of excitement and nervousness. This is normal! After all, your life and body are about to change forever! Eliminating stress before surgery can help ensure a positive mindset and ease the […]

BRCA Positive and Proactively Confident PRMA Plastic Surgery
BRCA Positive and Proactively Confident

Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin When we were little girls, the idea of looking into a glass ball to see our futures unfold was a blissful imaginative paradise inspired by our favorite fairy tales. Today, young women are capable of taking a glimpse into their own futures with advancements in medical screenings such as the […]