Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin What do patients say about their breast reconstruction experience? With 1 in 8 women diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States each year and increased knowledge of genetic risks for developing the disease, it is no wonder mastectomy rates have increased in recent years. Women undergoing mastectomy have […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Do you know all your breast reconstruction options? Every morning over a cup of coffee I scan through the latest news and blogs on breast cancer and breast reconstruction. I love keeping up to date on the latest studies and improved technologies! This morning I came across an article in […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Recently, the National Cancer Institute released a new breast reconstruction fact sheet outlining post-mastectomy options for breast cancer patients. The fact sheet provides answers to basic questions, describes the different breast reconstruction procedures using implants or tissue from a woman’s own body, and provides details on the recovery, possible complications […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin PRMA Plastic Surgery has hit a new milestone! On October 3, 2016, the surgeons performed their 6,500th free flap breast reconstruction surgery! “This is truly and impressive landmark, says practice co-founder Dr. Peter Ledoux, “I am so honored and privileged to work with such great men and women who have […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin What is fat grafting and how is it used in breast reconstruction? Dr. Chrysopoulo sat down with Terri Coutee (DIEPCFoundation) to join the Anti-Cancer Club for a live video chat on fat grafting and how it is used in breast reconstruction. It was a wonderful opportunity to help educate others on their breast reconstruction […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Should you have radiation after a mastectomy? New guidelines issued by the Journal of Clinical Oncology, Practical Radiation Oncology and the Annals of Surgical Oncology suggest more breast cancer patients should consider radiation therapy after a mastectomy. The new guidelines say research shows radiation treatment after a mastectomy decreases the […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Is the use of the Biodesign Nipple Reconstruction Cylinder necessary during nipple reconstruction after mastectomy? A recent study published in the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal examined the use of the Biodesign Nipple Reconstruction Cylinder (NRC) during reconstruction of the nipple after a mastectomy and breast reconstruction. In this study, […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin This week I had the absolute privilege of joining the Anti-Cancer Club along with one of our sweet patients Terri Coutee for a video chat on DIEP flap breast reconstruction. The goal of the chat was to help spread education on the procedure in an informal setting. It was so wonderful to be […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin What is the correct way to wear an abdominal binder after breast reconstruction surgery? After any surgery involving your abdominal area, such as DIEP flap breast reconstruction or fat grafting, you will need to wear an abdominal binder. The garment can look very overwhelming at first glance, but rest assured you can manage […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Does immediate breast reconstruction impact hospital readmission rates? Although the numbers are still comparatively low, immediate breast reconstruction rates are rising. Immediate breast reconstruction is performed at the same time as the mastectomy and can be very beneficial for patients in many ways. Most notably, it spares many patients the […]
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