July 17, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin What are the breast reconstruction options if a patient is not a candidate for DIEP flap reconstruction? In our practice, we find most patients prefer the DIEP flap technique compared to implant breast reconstruction. The DIEP flap uses a patient’s lower abdominal tissue (while sparing all abdominal muscles) to reconstruct […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin What is recovery like after tissue expander breast reconstruction? Tissue expanders are temporary implants designed to stretch tissue after a mastectomy to prepare for breast reconstruction. The expander can be placed above or below the chest muscle and can be filled with either saline or carbon dioxide (depending on […]
July 17, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Does a history of abdominal surgery impact DIEP flap reconstruction outcomes? Women who have had previous abdominal surgery are likely still candidates for bilateral DIEP flap breast reconstruction. But, do prior abdominal scars impact outcomes? A recent study took a closer look at the impact of prior abdominal surgery […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin How are tissue expanders filled? Implant breast reconstruction is the most commonly performed method of reconstruction in the US. For most patients it is performed as a multiple-step procedure starting with tissue expanders. The tissue expander is either placed at the time of a mastectomy or any time later. The […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Last week we had the honor of participating in and streaming a Breast Cancer specialist panel live question and answer event! Local women and men, as well as those across the globe, tuned in to ask this team of specialist their breast cancer and breast reconstruction questions. The specialist […]
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