Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin What is DIEP flap reconstruction recovery like? Many believe DIEP flap breast reconstruction will be a more painful experience compared to implants. They also believe the DIEP flap recovery will take longer compared to implants. These are common misconceptions. In fact, recent studies show implant-based reconstruction patients report more pain and […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin What is the best way to celebrate Social Media Day? June 30th is Social Media Day! Social media has become a major part of our daily routines. For many of us, it is how we keep in touch with our friends and family, it’s our main source of news, and (if […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Why do patients choose DIEP flap reconstruction over implants? 1) Desire for a natural looking and feeling breast after mastectomy Many women prefer the natural look and feel of the DIEP flap over implants. The lower tummy tissue used for DIEP flap breast reconstruction feels very much like natural breast […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Is it ok to have immediate breast reconstruction if radiation therapy is planned? Breast reconstruction and radiation do not mix well. In fact, recent studies show 1 in 3 implant reconstructions fail when radiation is in the mix. But what about autologous reconstruction procedures like the DIEP flap? A study published in Plastic and […]
July 16, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin DIEP flap breast reconstruction uses the patient’s lower tummy tissue to reconstruct a breast after mastectomy. Unlike the TRAM, the DIEP does not sacrifice any of your abdominal muscles. Only skin and fat are used. Many patients have enough lower abdominal tissue to reconstruct both breasts if desired. However, even thin patients who […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Is DIEP flap a safe option after radiation? A recent study published in the Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery took a closer look at the impact of radiation and its timing on tissue flap breast reconstruction. The study followed patients who had reconstruction using their own tissue (autologous breast reconstruction). The patients were divided […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin What is shared decision making? How is it useful in breast reconstruction? A recent study published by JAMA Surgery shows the minority of patients having mastectomy in a single academic center made a “high-quality” decision about breast reconstruction. The study surveyed 126 women planning to undergo mastectomy for stage I to III breast cancers. […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Do you have to wait a certain amount of time after mastectomy for breast reconstruction? Breast reconstruction can be performed at the same time as mastectomy (immediate) or any time later (delayed). Although immediate breast reconstruction is associated with the less scarring and better cosmetic results, not all are […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Recently, Dr. Chrysopoulo and breast cancer survivor Erika sat down to discuss the impact of radiation on breast reconstruction. We covered a lot during the Facebook LIVE event and we don’t want anyone to miss out on the valuable information discussed. Check out the replay below or read more […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin What are the treatment options for capsular contracture? Capsular contracture, once present, is a difficult problem to overcome. The key to success for any treatment for capsular contracture is removing the source of inflammation. With that in mind, treatments that do not remove the affected capsule and implant will […]
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