Breast Implants and Breast Cancer Screening PRMA Plastic Surgery
Breast Implants and Breast Cancer Screening

Share on   Facebook Twitter Linkedin Do breast implants impact breast cancer screening results? Breast Augmentation is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures performed in the United States. During the procedure, a saline or silicone implant is placed either above or below the chest muscle resulting in an immediate increase breast size and fullness. With […]

Patient Reported Outcomes After Immediate and Delayed DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction PRMA Plastic Surgery
Patient Reported Outcomes After Immediate and Delayed DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction

Share on   Facebook Twitter Linkedin Can timing of breast reconstruction impact patient satisfaction with final results? DIEP flap represents today’s ‘gold standard’ for breast reconstruction. It can be performed at the same time as a mastectomy (immediate) or any time after (delayed). In fact, there is no “cut off” time for reconstructive surgery. It can be […]

A Word of Caution on FDA Approved At-Home Breast Cancer Gene Testing PRMA Plastic Surgery
A Word of Caution on FDA Approved At-Home Breast Cancer Gene Testing

Share on   Facebook Twitter Linkedin Are at-home genetic tests a reliable screening option for hereditary cancers?  The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a 23andMe test that screens for breast and ovarian cancer genes. This is an exciting advancement for health empowerment, however before ordering this at-home genetic test there are a few things you […]

​Advances in Breast Reconstruction Improve Breast Cancer Staging

July 17, 2020 Share on   Facebook Twitter Linkedin How can breast reconstruction improve breast cancer staging? Breast cancer comes in all shapes, sizes and stages. To effectively treat breast cancer, it is essential the cancer is accurately evaluated and “staged.” Breast cancer staging is based on the make-up of the tumor, lymph node involvement […]

Reducing Hospital Stay After Free Flap Breast Reconstruction PRMA Plastic Surgery
​Reducing Hospital Stay After Free Flap Breast Reconstruction

Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin How can hospital stay be reduced following breast reconstruction? In previous years, patients undergoing free flap breast reconstruction procedures (like the DIEP flap) could expect to stay in the hospital for about 5 days after surgery. Now, with the adoption of our Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol, patients can expect […]

The LTP Flap_ Another Option for “Natural” Breast Reconstruction PRMA Plastic Surgery
The LTP Flap: Another Option for “Natural” Breast Reconstruction

Share on   Facebook Twitter Linkedin Can the thigh tissue be used for breast reconstruction if a patient is not a candidate for DIEP flap? There are many options available to patients today seeking breast reconstruction. Although implant reconstruction remains the most commonly performed method of reconstruction, microsurgical tissue flap options (like the DIEP flap) […]

confidence after breast cancer PRMA Plastic Surgery
Confident After Breast Cancer at New York Fashion Week

Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Breast cancer survivor and PRMA Plastic Surgery patient Jen Reynolds confidently presented her body after breast cancer and breast reconstruction to the world on the runway during New York Fashion week. Jen was joined in AnoaOno’s fashion show by many models—all of whom have been impacted by breast cancer. The AnaOno collection […]

New Therapy Could Improve Breast Reconstruction Results After Radiation PRMA Plastic Surgery
New Therapy Could Improve Breast Reconstruction Results After Radiation

Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin What are new advances in radiation therapy for breast cancer?  A study published in Science Translational Medicine reports a new type of gene therapy could protect healthy tissues from the damaging side-effects of radiotherapy after breast cancer treatment. If this therapy works, patients could be protected from scarring, skin shrinkage and damage to […]