Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin For women that have genetic mutations that increase the likelihood of developing breast cancer and ovarian cancer (such as the BRCA-1 and BRCA-2 genes), prophylactic surgery may be a good option to help reduce the risk of cancer. Common preventative surgeries include prophylactic mastectomy, oophorectomy (the removal of ovaries) and/or hysterectomy (removal […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin When diagnosed with breast cancer, you may begin to come across a wealth of information with abbreviations that look something like this… “DCIS, ER/PR+, HER2.” You may wonder what many of these acronyms mean. Below you will find a list of common abbreviations and what they mean. PRMA– Plastic, Reconstructive […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Most patients undergoing breast surgery or breast reconstruction surgery will have at least one Jackson-Pratt drain (drain) placed after surgery. Surgery causes damage to the blood and lymph vessels and surrounding tissue. An inflammatory response occurs, and the severed vessels and tissues will produce clear fluid in response. The purpose […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Intermittent Fasting was the most googled term in January 2020. Intermittent Fasting is defined by setting a certain window each day to consume food. The remaining daily hours are designated for fasting (meaning you do not consume any nutrition). Typically, eating is permitted during an 8-hour window and fasting takes […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin The term “Dog Ears” is commonly used in the medical field and among patients following breast reconstruction surgery. But what does the term mean? Dr. Nastala provides a detailed explanation in the video below: What are “Dog Ears?” “Dog Ears” is a term surgeons use routinely in plastic surgery almost every […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin A cancer diagnosis overwhelming. It can also be devastating to hear that a loved one has received this terrible news. Once the initial blow of the news of a loved one’s diagnosis has passed, many are left with the question of “What can I do to help and support them?” Below are […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin DIEP flap breast reconstruction uses a patient’s lower abdominal tissue to recreate a warm, soft, natural breast following a mastectomy. It is often said the abdominal skin and fat used during DIEP flap surgery is removed in a way that is “similar to a Tummy Tuck,” but what does that really mean? […]
Artificial Intelligence May Improve the Accuracy of Mammograms July 21, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin A new Artificial Intelligence (AI) system created by Google has shown to be as effective in detecting breast cancer as an expert radiologist a recent study reports. Google is using its AI to interpret mammogram results and screen for […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Each year, healthcare experts and patient advocates gather in San Antonio to present the latest research findings and updates on clinical trials at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium. This year, PRMA was honored to present our research finding from our Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol. Thanks to our […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin 2019 was another incredible year at PRMA Plastic Surgery | Center for Advanced Breast Reconstruction. This year we celebrated the practice’s 25th anniversary, completed our record breaking 8,500th flap based breast reconstruction procedure AND closed out the year setting a new annual practice record of completing a total of 727 flaps in a year! […]
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