Will Having Prior Abdominal Surgery Impact DIEP flap Breast Reconstruction Outcomes PRMA Plastic Surgery
Will Having Prior Abdominal Surgery Impact DIEP flap Breast Reconstruction Outcomes?

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 […]

What to Expect During Your Tissue Expander Fill Appointment PRMA Plastic Surgery
What to Expect During Your Tissue Expander Fill Appointment

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 […]

Breast Cancer Specialist Panel Live Q&A Replay PRMA Plastic Surgery
​Breast Cancer Specialist Panel Live Q&A Replay

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 […]

Implant Breast Reconstruction Recovery PRMA Plastic Surgery
​Implant Breast Reconstruction Recovery: A Six Week Guide

Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whether you are undergoing Direct to Implant breast reconstruction or replacing tissue expanders for implants, here is a six week break down of what to expect during recovery. Week 1: If you are having direct to implant reconstruction you should plan for an overnight stay in the hospital. You should also expect to […]

partial breast reconstruction PRMA Plastic Surgery
​Partial Breast Reconstruction Following Breast Conservation Therapy

Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin What is partial breast reconstruction? A study published in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery concluded patients undergoing breast conservation therapy have an unmet demand for partial breast reconstruction knowledge. The study showed only 22.7% of patients undergoing a lumpectomy were aware partial reconstruction was an option. If offered, 33.1% of patients said they […]

Regaining Breast Sensation PRMA Plastic Surgery
Regaining Breast Sensation After Mastectomy: Your Questions Answered

July 16, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Losing sensation after mastectomy can be frustrating, but there are ways to regain it. Discover the possibilities for restoring sensation. Recently, Dr. Pisano answered your questions on regaining sensation after mastectomy via Facebook LIVE. Check out the replay below! Short on time? No worries! You can find quick answers […]

7,000 Microsurgical Free Flap Breast Reconstructions PRMA Plastic Surgery
PRMA Reaches New Milestone Completing 7,000 Microsurgical Free Flap Breast Reconstruction Procedures

Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin We are proud to announce we have successfully completed our 7,000th microsurgical free flap breast reconstruction surgery. This makes PRMA is one of very few centers worldwide performing such a high volume of complex breast reconstruction procedures. Microsurgical breast reconstruction using tissue flaps represents the state of the art in reconstruction […]