Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Should you keep track of your medical records? If you’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer, chances are you’ve probably seen members of your medical team writing a lot of notes in your chart. These notes are a very important part of your medical history and help each doctor keep track […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Author: Dr. Minas Chrysopoulo What is the best timing for breast reconstruction surgery? In terms of the psycho-social benefits and cosmetic results, breast reconstruction at the same time as the mastectomy is preferred whenever possible. “Immediate reconstruction” is the term used when reconstruction is performed at the same time […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Author: Dr. Steven Pisano What tips do surgeons offer when planning for breast reconstruction? Do’s: Do seek experience. Breast reconstruction is complicated. Broadly speaking, there are two main categories of breast reconstruction—implant based and tissue based. Within each of these categories there are many options. Seek a practice whose physicians […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin If you’re considering breast reconstruction surgery, it’s important to quit smoking beforehand. Learn why smoking can affect your surgery and recovery in this post. Is it ok to smoke if you’re having breast reconstruction? It is widely known that tobacco use can cause health issues, but for those patients […]
July 08, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin PRMA Named Healthcare Hero – Wins Healthcare Innovator Award The winners of the Healthcare Hero award were announced this past Friday, recognizing some of San Antonio’s leaders in the health and biomedical fields. Out of more than 75 nominations, the doctors and staff of PRMA are honored to […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Author: Dr. Minas Chrysopoulo Is there a difference in recovery between the different abdominal flap breast reconstruction options? A study published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery examined the abdominal recovery rates and patient satisfaction after breast reconstruction with different abdominal flaps: the DIEP, SIEA and muscle-sparing free TRAM. The SIEA (superficial inferior […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Do diet and exercise impact your breast cancer risk? We all know that eating healthy and staying active is super important, but how much do daily habits like diet and exercise affect your cancer risk? Much more than you probably think, say researchers. Every year more than 572,000 Americans die […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Are you considering breast reconstruction and have questions regarding your options or would like more information on a specific procedure? PRMA Plastic Surgeons Dr. Oscar Ochoa and Dr. Gary Arishita will answer your breast reconstruction questions live on Friday April 5th from 10am-12pm central time. You can submit your questions […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin There have been a lot of questions recently regarding nipple sparing mastectomy, so I wanted to provide a closer look at the topic. What is a nipple sparing mastectomy? A nipple sparing mastectomy is a technique that preserves the nipple, areola, and all the breast skin. With a nipple […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin The answer is complex because stem cells are being used in different ways by reconstructive surgeons to accomplish breast reconstruction. Here is what we do at PRMA. Our initial, or first stage, breast reconstruction is accomplished with an autologous tissue reconstruction, typically a DIEP flap. This is the ultimate fat and […]
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