After going through a DIEP flap breast reconstruction, noticing a sense of tightness across your abdomen can be unexpected—and, for many women, understandably concerning. The DIEP flap procedure uses your own lower abdominal skin and fat (not muscle) to create a natural-looking breast after mastectomy. If you’re experiencing abdominal tightness after a DIEP flap surgery, […]
Learn about microsurgical breast reconstruction using perforator flaps like DIEP, SIEA, and GAP—natural, muscle-sparing options offered at PRMA.
After a mastectomy, many women choose to undergo breast reconstruction surgery. In fact, older studies show that about half of women who have received a mastectomy opt for reconstruction afterwards. Of course, not all methods of breast reconstruction are equal. Breast reconstruction methods can range from traditional implants to using the patient’s own tissue (referred […]
The two most common questions among breast cancer patients considering breast reconstruction are “how much does breast reconstruction cost?” and “will my insurance cover it?” The good news is that even though plastic surgeons perform breast reconstruction, it is not considered cosmetic surgery. The bad news is that even though insurance covers breast reconstruction, there […]
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