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 […]
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) […]
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 […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin We all know nutrition plays an important role in our health, but did you know it also plays a role in healing after surgery? There are many factors that can impact wound healing after surgery, and one of the biggest is nutrition. One of the major healing aids in our […]
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 […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin How can failed implant reconstruction be corrected without sacrificing the nipple? Patients with breast cancer have many options when it comes to breast reconstruction. Many patients are also candidates for nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM). The most common reconstructive procedure offered to NSM patients is tissue expander/implant reconstruction. Implants can be a […]
July 17, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin How can you best prepare for your breast reconstruction consultation? After selecting a breast reconstruction surgeon who is right for you, it is time to prepare for your consultation! Here are a few pointers to ensure your breast reconstruction consultation is a success! Before Your Appointment: Research […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin A published study found that many women are skipping self-breast exams and avoiding going to the doctor due to poor body image perceptions. This is an exceptionally heartbreaking headline to read, but one I am sure many of us can relate to! The study showed one-third of women rarely or never engage […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin What can patients do if they are unhappy with their implant breast reconstruction? 17 months ago, Michelle was diagnosed with breast cancer. She opted to have a double mastectomy, and like many women, quickly chose implant reconstruction before learning about ALL her reconstructive options. Soon after her surgery, Michelle began […]
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 […]
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