For many women navigating a breast cancer diagnosis, the path to healing includes deeply personal decisions—especially when it comes to breast reconstruction. One increasingly important step in that journey is genetic testing. Genetic testing doesn’t just inform your cancer risk—it can also guide conversations around timing, surgical technique, and whether a DIEP flap reconstruction is […]
If you’re experiencing a firm lump or area of discomfort in your reconstructed breast, you’re not alone—and it’s okay to feel anxious. Fat necrosis, though understandably concerning, is a relatively common occurrence after natural tissue breast reconstruction, like the DIEP or PAP flap procedures. It happens when transplanted fat areas begin forming benign, scar-like tissue. […]
Learn if DIEP flap breast reconstruction impacts cancer recurrence detection. Explore risks, monitoring, and PRMA’s approach to ongoing breast cancer care.
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 […]
Choosing the right post-breast surgery bras and abdominal girdles can make a big difference in how you feel after breast reconstruction surgery. Supportive garments not only help shape and protect healing tissue, but they can also provide much-needed comfort during recovery. “The goal is to optimize healing, reduce complications, and help patients feel secure and […]
Prepare for breast reconstruction surgery with these 10 expert tips. Learn how to plan, recover, and make informed decisions for the best results.
If you’ve heard you’re “too thin” for DIEP flap breast reconstruction, don’t give up hope—your body type may not disqualify you after all. Many thin patients are still excellent candidates for this advanced, natural tissue reconstruction technique. “We often hear from patients who’ve been told elsewhere they don’t have enough tissue for a DIEP flap. […]
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