Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy Does Not Raise Risk of Breast Cancer Returning PRMA Plastic Surgery
​Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy Does Not Raise Risk of Breast Cancer Returning

Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Is nipple-sparing mastectomy safe for breast cancer patients? At PRMA, we routinely offer nipple-sparing mastectomy to appropriate candidates. Preserving the nipple-areola along with the entire skin envelope of the breast is the latest evolution in mastectomy technique. Only the underlying breast tissue is removed. The procedure is ideally performed in conjunction with […]

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​PRMA Offers Face to Face Virtual Consultations

Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Does PRMA offer face-to-face virtual consultations? PRMA provides patients with today’s most advanced breast reconstruction procedures. We believe everyone has the right to know ALL their reconstructive options. To make this process easier, we offer virtual face-to-face consultations with our breast reconstruction specialists. Patients can submit their information via a […]

diep flap breast reconstruction recovery - patient stories PRMA Plastic Surgery
DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction Recovery | Patients Share Their Stories

Share on   Facebook Twitter Linkedin What is DIEP flap reconstruction recovery like? Many believe DIEP flap breast reconstruction will be a more painful experience compared to implants.  They also believe the DIEP flap recovery will take longer compared to implants.  These are common misconceptions.  In fact, recent studies show implant-based reconstruction patients report more pain and […]

Seeking Support on Social Media PRMA Plastic Surgery
Seeking Support on Social Media

Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin What is the best way to celebrate Social Media Day? June 30th is Social Media Day! Social media has become a major part of our daily routines. For many of us, it is how we keep in touch with our friends and family, it’s our main source of news, and (if […]

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​Should Immediate Autologous Breast Reconstruction Be Performed in Women Needing Radiation Therapy?

Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Is it ok to have immediate breast reconstruction if radiation therapy is planned? Breast reconstruction and radiation do not mix well. In fact, recent studies show 1 in 3 implant reconstructions fail when radiation is in the mix. But what about autologous reconstruction procedures like the DIEP flap? A study published in Plastic and […]

Study Finds DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction is Safe 6 Weeks After Radiation PRMA Plastic Surgery
Study Finds DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction is Safe 6 Weeks After Radiation

Share on   Facebook Twitter Linkedin Is DIEP flap a safe option after radiation? A recent study published in the Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery took a closer look at the impact of radiation and its timing on tissue flap breast reconstruction. The study followed patients who had reconstruction using their own tissue (autologous breast reconstruction). The patients were divided […]

Shared Decision Making Necessary For Breast Reconstruction PRMA Plastic Surgery
Shared Decision Making Necessary For Breast Reconstruction

Share on   Facebook Twitter Linkedin What is shared decision making? How is it useful in breast reconstruction? A recent study published by JAMA Surgery shows the minority of patients having mastectomy in a single academic center made a “high-quality” decision about breast reconstruction. The study surveyed 126 women planning to undergo mastectomy for stage I to III breast cancers. […]

No Longer Required by Insurance to Wait for Breast Reconstruction PRMA Plastic Surgery
Some Patients No Longer Required by Insurance to Wait for Breast Reconstruction

Share on   Facebook Twitter Linkedin Do you have to wait a certain amount of time after mastectomy for breast reconstruction? Breast reconstruction can be performed at the same time as mastectomy (immediate) or any time later (delayed). Although immediate breast reconstruction is associated with the less scarring and better cosmetic results, not all are […]

Breast Reconstruction & Radiation PRMA Plastic Surgery
Breast Reconstruction and Radiation: Your Questions Answered

Share on   Facebook Twitter Linkedin Recently, Dr. Chrysopoulo and breast cancer survivor Erika sat down to discuss the impact of radiation on breast reconstruction. We covered a lot during the Facebook LIVE event and we don’t want anyone to miss out on the valuable information discussed. Check out the replay below or read more […]