Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin One of the several options patients have after breast reconstruction surgery is complete, is to have the appearance of the nipple and areola recreated with a tattoo. These tattoos are applied using needles that insert the ink into the reconstructed breast skin. At PRMA, our nurses are specially trained in […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Patients who have lost their breast(s), are planning to remove their breast(s) tissue to reduce their risk of breast cancer, who have significant asymmetry due to a lumpectomy or a mastectomy, or even a botched reconstructive surgery from another facility are all candidates for breast reconstruction. This procedure is referred […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Lymphedema, or arm swelling, is a known potential complication after breast cancer surgery. The swelling is caused by a build up of fluid caused by inadequate lymphatic drainage. It can happen after any surgery involving the lymph nodes in the axilla (armpit). Radiation after breast cancer surgery increases the risk […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Mastectomy reconstruction can take place at the same time as a mastectomy. Likewise, reconstruction can take place anytime after breast cancer surgery. When the reconstruction surgery is performed at the time of mastectomy, it is referred to as “immediate reconstruction.” When it is performed after a mastectomy, it is referred to […]
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