Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Most patients undergoing breast surgery or breast reconstruction surgery will have at least one Jackson-Pratt drain (drain) placed after surgery. Surgery causes damage to the blood and lymph vessels and surrounding tissue. An inflammatory response occurs, and the severed vessels and tissues will produce clear fluid in response. The purpose […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Intermittent Fasting was the most googled term in January 2020. Intermittent Fasting is defined by setting a certain window each day to consume food. The remaining daily hours are designated for fasting (meaning you do not consume any nutrition). Typically, eating is permitted during an 8-hour window and fasting takes […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin A cancer diagnosis overwhelming. It can also be devastating to hear that a loved one has received this terrible news. Once the initial blow of the news of a loved one’s diagnosis has passed, many are left with the question of “What can I do to help and support them?” Below […]
July 21, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin A new Artificial Intelligence (AI) system created by Google has shown to be as effective in detecting breast cancer as an expert radiologist a recent study reports. Google is using its AI to interpret mammogram results and screen for breast cancer faster and more efficiently to […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Each year, healthcare experts and patient advocates gather in San Antonio to present the latest research findings and updates on clinical trials at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium. This year, PRMA was honored to present our research finding from our Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol. Thanks to our […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin 2019 was another incredible year at PRMA Plastic Surgery | Center for Advanced Breast Reconstruction. This year we celebrated the practice’s 25th anniversary, completed our record breaking 8,500th flap based breast reconstruction procedure AND closed out the year setting a new annual practice record of completing a total of 727 flaps in a year! […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin What are breast implants? Breast implants are commonly used for cosmetic reasons (breast augmentation) to enhance a natural breast, or for reconstruction following a mastectomy to restore the shape and size of the breast. Implants consist of silicone shells filled with either saline or silicone gel. They are available in various different shapes (round or […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin After any type of surgery, it is important to keep all incisions clean and dry to reduce the likelihood of post-surgery infections. Following breast reconstruction, patients can expect to have wound dressings on the breast and possibly other areas of the body (like the abdomen or thighs) depending on the […]
July 21, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Does weight impact quality of life and satisfaction rates after “flap” breast reconstruction? Patients today have many options to consider for breast reconstruction following a mastectomy. Reconstruction options include implants and microsurgical “flap” procedures like the DIEP flap. All options can provide patients with good results. However, it is important for […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin What is breast cancer recurrence? Even after treatment, it is possible for breast cancer to return. This is referred to as a “recurrence.” Although the goal of treatment (whether it be surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, or a combination of the three) is to eliminate all cancer cells, it is possible […]
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