Ask Your Doctor– Radiation and DIEP Flap Reconstruction: What You Should Know Before Surgery

Facing a breast cancer diagnosis comes with a series of difficult decisions—including when and how to approach reconstruction if radiation is part of your treatment plan. If you’re considering DIEP flap reconstruction and need radiation, timing is everything. Understanding your options and asking the right questions can help you avoid complications and achieve the best […]

Do You Need Tissue Expanders Before DIEP Flap Reconstruction?

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. Are Tissue Expanders Required Before DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction? A question we receive often is, “Are tissue expanders necessary before DIEP flap breast reconstruction?” […]

Breast Reconstruction Alternatives to Implants: Insights from PRMA’s Anti-Cancer Club

We recently had the pleasure of joining the Anti-Cancer Club for a heartfelt conversation about DIEP flap breast reconstruction—featuring real patient experiences and honest insights from our team at PRMA. Together with one of our inspiring patients, Terri Coutee, we explored how this advanced, muscle-preserving procedure helps women reclaim a sense of wholeness after mastectomy. […]