Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Breast reconstruction is typically performed in two stages. For implant reconstruction, the first stage begins with a tissue expander being placed. Once optimal breast size is achieved, the tissue expander is replaced with a permanent breast implant. During stage 1 of autologous reconstruction (or reconstruction using your own tissue) the […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin At PRMA Plastic Surgery our board-certified plastic surgeons offer patients the opportunity to have breast reconstruction in two stages. The Revision Stage (stage 2) is typically performed about 3 months after the initial reconstruction as a day surgery (outpatient). Revision surgery is where our plastic surgeons can fine-tune the reconstructed […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Have you ever heard the expression “if you look good, you feel good?” Well, turns out, there may be some truth in this funny saying! According to many research articles, the state of our psychological health is oftentimes a contributor to our overall health. In relation to breast reconstruction specifically, […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin A common misconception we often hear at PRMA Plastic Surgery is, “You’ll need to wait until after a mastectomy before having breast reconstruction.” This is not always the case. After breast cancer, many women are faced with the decision of potentially losing one or both breasts. In some cases, […]
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