Implant Breast Reconstruction Recovery PRMA Plastic Surgery
​Implant Breast Reconstruction Recovery: A Six Week Guide

​Implant Breast Reconstruction Recovery: A Six Week Guide July 16, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whether you are undergoing Direct to Implant breast reconstruction or replacing tissue expanders for implants, here is a six week break down of what to expect during recovery. Week 1: If you are having direct to implant reconstruction you should plan for […]

partial breast reconstruction PRMA Plastic Surgery
​Partial Breast Reconstruction Following Breast Conservation Therapy

​Partial Breast Reconstruction Following Breast Conservation Therapy July 16, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin What is partial breast reconstruction? A study published in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery concluded patients undergoing breast conservation therapy have an unmet demand for partial breast reconstruction knowledge. The study showed only 22.7% of patients undergoing a lumpectomy were aware partial reconstruction […]

types of breast implants PRMA Plastic Surgery
​Types of Tissue Expander and Implants Used in Breast Reconstruction

​Types of Tissue Expander and Implants Used in Breast Reconstruction July 16, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin What are the different types of implants used in breast reconstruction? The most common method of breast reconstruction performed uses tissue expanders and breast implants. In most cases, the reconstruction is performed in stages starting with a […]

Common DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction Misconceptions PRMA Plastic Surgery
Common DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction Misconceptions

Common DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction Misconceptions July 16, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin What are common DIEP flap breast reconstruction misconceptions? Author: Courtney Floyd I cannot tell you how many times I have heard the words, “I wish I had gone with DIEP flap breast reconstruction the first time.” There are many misconceptions that lead […]

Regaining Breast Sensation PRMA Plastic Surgery
Regaining Breast Sensation After Mastectomy: Your Questions Answered

Regaining Breast Sensation After Mastectomy: Your Questions Answered July 16, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Losing sensation after mastectomy can be frustrating, but there are ways to regain it. Discover the possibilities for restoring sensation. Recently, Dr. Pisano answered your questions on regaining sensation after mastectomy via Facebook LIVE. Check out the replay below! Short on […]

7,000 Microsurgical Free Flap Breast Reconstructions PRMA Plastic Surgery
PRMA Reaches New Milestone Completing 7,000 Microsurgical Free Flap Breast Reconstruction Procedures

PRMA Reaches New Milestone Completing 7,000 Microsurgical Free Flap Breast Reconstruction Procedures July 16, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin We are proud to announce we have successfully completed our 7,000th microsurgical free flap breast reconstruction surgery. This makes PRMA is one of very few centers worldwide performing such a high volume of complex breast reconstruction […]

Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy Does Not Raise Risk of Breast Cancer Returning PRMA Plastic Surgery
​Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy Does Not Raise Risk of Breast Cancer Returning

​Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy Does Not Raise Risk of Breast Cancer Returning July 16, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Is nipple-sparing mastectomy safe for breast cancer patients? At PRMA, we routinely offer nipple-sparing mastectomy to appropriate candidates. Preserving the nipple-areola along with the entire skin envelope of the breast is the latest evolution in mastectomy technique. Only the […]