Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Can you be too old for DIEP flap breast reconstruction? We have all heard the expression “Age is just a number,” but what about when it comes to DIEP flap breast reconstruction? Can you be too old for the surgery? I have been asked this question numerous times and the […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Is there a link between stress and breast cancer? It was once suspected that high levels of stress or traumatic life events could cause breast cancer. However, a recent study performed at the Institute of Cancer Research shows otherwise. The study followed over 100,000 healthy women for over 40 years. Individuals in […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Every individual diagnosed with breast cancer will have a different journey. Some will be young and catch it early, some will have to endure chemotherapy and radiation, some will decide to have breast reconstruction. There is no right or wrong journey through treatment or reconstruction, what matters is choosing the […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin What are your breast reconstruction options after a failed DIEP flap procedure? At PRMA Plastic Surgery, we believe the DIEP flap is today’s gold standard in breast reconstruction. There are also other great autologous (tissue) flap options available today giving patients options to use their own tissue to reconstruct a […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Why do patients choose to undergo prophylactic mastectomy and reconstruction? A study published in the July 2016 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal analyzed why some patients chose bilateral mastectomy and reconstruction even though only one side had breast cancer. The study recruited 30 patients with stage 0 to III unilateral breast cancer […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Could bacteria protect against breast cancer? The American Society of Microbiology released findings from a recent Applied and Environmental Microbiology study showing bacteria in your breast tissue could impact your breast cancer risk. Researchers examined bacteria found within breast tissue of 58 women who were undergoing lumpectomy or mastectomy (45 women had […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin What is shared decision-making and why is it important in the breast reconstruction journey? Every breast reconstruction journey is different and each individual’s situation and reasons for choosing said journey is unique. But one thing is constant—shared decision-making is key for success! Shared decision-making occurs when the health care professional […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin How do patients feel one year after DIEP flap breast reconstruction? A little over a year after her breast cancer diagnosis, Michelle is celebrating life. After her diagnosis she came to consult with Dr. Oscar Ochoa to learn more about her surgical options to rebuild her breast after mastectomy. […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin When should you call your nurse after breast reconstruction surgery? Depending on the type of breast reconstruction surgery you have, you will typically be in the hospital for up to four days. During this time, you will be monitored by our wonderful nurses and staff. But what about when […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin The most commonly performed method of breast reconstruction today uses tissue expanders and breast implants. This can be a great option for many women, but not all women are completely happy with their results, or worse yet, the reconstruction doesn’t work out because of ongoing implant-related problems. For these reasons, […]
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