Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Here is an overview of the causes of abdominal wall weakness or bulging following abdominal-based breast reconstruction and how plastic surgeons can correct the complication. In this article you will find: 1. Benefits of using your own abdominal tissue for breast reconstruction 2. History and evolution of abdominal-based procedures 3. […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin The breast implant manufacturer Allergan has officially announced it will no longer sell its Biocell textured implants or tissue expanders in the US or anywhere across the globe. The company has also asked that physicians not use any previously purchased textured implant products and to return any unused implants. This […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Cheri Matthews was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent bilateral mastectomies in 2001. Like most women, Cheri was sent home with surgical drains. Not quite sure how to manage the drains, Cheri asked the hospital nurse for guidance. The only solution she was offered was pinning the drains to one […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin When patients learn about DIEP flap as an option for breast reconstruction after a mastectomy, one of the first questions they ask is how painful the procedure is. The DIEP flap uses a patient’s skin and fat from the lower abdomen to recreate a breast. The abdominal incision runs from hip […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Will my reconstructed breasts change size if I gain or loose weight after DIEP flap surgery? We are often asked how future weight changes will impact final DIEP flap breast reconstruction results. The general answer is that your breast size will most likely fluctuate with weight changes just like a natural […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Patients today have many choices to consider when faced with a breast cancer diagnosis. For patients who are not candidates for nipple-sparing mastectomy (or for those who choose not to save their nipples), nipple/areola reconstruction is an option. Nipple reconstruction can be performed in a variety of different ways. At PRMA, we use the […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin This year, Dr. Minas Chrysopoulo, was joined the Male Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC) at their annual conference to discuss male breast reconstruction options. “Like women, men can experience the same concerns about their appearance following breast cancer surgery,” shares Dr. Chrysopoulo. “Knowing there are reconstructive options to help correct contour irregularities […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Do you have to have breast reconstruction after a mastectomy? You do not! With every breast cancer diagnosis comes a plethora of decisions about treatment. One of those decision is whether to have breast reconstruction. There are many options available for breast reconstruction today. These range from implants to […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin The popular at-home genetic test 23andMe is making headlines again. Recent research presented at the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics annual meeting showed the tests are not a reliable predictor of breast cancer risks. 23andMe’s tests for breast cancer risks, BUT only for 3 out of over 1000+ […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin In the wake of breast implant safety concerns, more countries are moving towards banning textured implants Last week, France announced a ban on textured implants due to their link with Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). Now, national health authorities in Canada and the Netherlands look to be […]
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