tissue expanders before diep flap breast reconstruction
Are Tissue Expanders Necessary Before DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction?

Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin  Breast reconstruction is not a cookie-cutter procedure. Typically, reconstruction is done in stages for optimal cosmetic outcomes.  What happens during each phase can look very different from one individual to another.  A question we receive often is, “Are tissue expanders necessary before DIEP flap breast reconstruction?” This is an excellent […]

nipple sensation after mastectomy and breast reconstruction
Will My Nipples Have Feeling After a Mastectomy and Breast Reconstruction?

Regardless of the type of mastectomy or reconstruction performed, patients should have honest conversations with their surgeons when it comes to the degree of nipple sensation they should expect long-term. Leave Comment No Comments Sign Up for Our Monthly Newsletter Online Form – Newsletter Signup Continue Reading Will My Nipples Have Feeling After a Mastectomy […]

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Do Textured Implants Increase the Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence?

Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Recent headlines and studies are reporting an increased risk of patients with textured breast implants developing a rare form of cancer called breast implant-associated large-cell lymphoma. Disturbingly, a new study is now showing a link between textured implants placed after a mastectomy and an increased risk of breast cancer recurrence. […]