Reframing the Breast Reconstruction Discussion – Know ALL Options and Decide What is Best For You July 14, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Do you know all your breast reconstruction options? Every morning over a cup of coffee I scan through the latest news and blogs on breast cancer and breast reconstruction. I love […]
National Cancer Institute Releases New Breast Reconstruction Fact Sheet July 14, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Recently, the National Cancer Institute released a new breast reconstruction fact sheet outlining post-mastectomy options for breast cancer patients. The fact sheet provides answers to basic questions, describes the different breast reconstruction procedures using implants or tissue from […]
PRMA Plastic Surgery Performs 6,500th Flap Breast Reconstruction Procedure July 14, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin PRMA Plastic Surgery has hit a new milestone! On October 3, 2016, the surgeons performed their 6,500th free flap breast reconstruction surgery! “This is truly and impressive landmark, says practice co-founder Dr. Peter Ledoux, “I am so honored […]
Fat Grafting and Breast Reconstruction Video Chat Recap July 14, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin What is fat grafting and how is it used in breast reconstruction? Dr. Chrysopoulo sat down with Terri Coutee (DIEPCFoundation) to join the Anti-Cancer Club for a live video chat on fat grafting and how it is used in breast reconstruction. It was […]
New Radiation Guidelines For Breast Cancer Patients July 14, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Should you have radiation after a mastectomy? New guidelines issued by the Journal of Clinical Oncology, Practical Radiation Oncology and the Annals of Surgical Oncology suggest more breast cancer patients should consider radiation therapy after a mastectomy. The new guidelines […]
Dr. Nastala Weighs In On Nipple Reconstruction Study July 14, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Is the use of the Biodesign Nipple Reconstruction Cylinder necessary during nipple reconstruction after mastectomy? A recent study published in the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal examined the use of the Biodesign Nipple Reconstruction Cylinder (NRC) during reconstruction of the […]
Anti-Cancer Club DIEP Flap Chat Recap July 14, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin This week I had the absolute privilege of joining the Anti-Cancer Club along with one of our sweet patients Terri Coutee for a video chat on DIEP flap breast reconstruction. The goal of the chat was to help spread education on the procedure in […]
The ABC’s of Wearing an Abdominal Binder July 14, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin What is the correct way to wear an abdominal binder after breast reconstruction surgery? After any surgery involving your abdominal area, such as DIEP flap breast reconstruction or fat grafting, you will need to wear an abdominal binder. The garment can look very […]
Immediate Breast Reconstruction Does Not Increase Hospital Readmission Rates VS Mastectomy Alone July 14, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Does immediate breast reconstruction impact hospital readmission rates? Although the numbers are still comparatively low, immediate breast reconstruction rates are rising. Immediate breast reconstruction is performed at the same time as the mastectomy and can […]
Celebrating Life After Breast Reconstruction July 14, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin What do patients say about life after breast reconstruction surgery? Recently I reached out our PRMA Pink Lady Patient Advocate team and asked them to send a few photos my way of them enjoying life after breast reconstruction for a news story […]
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