Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Women with breast cancer tend to believe that surviving comes with the cost of losing their breast and sense of womanhood forever. Thankfully, due to advances in medicine, this is no longer the case. After a breast cancer diagnosis many women undergo a mastectomy or lumpectomy either by choice or […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Summer weather makes for a great time to get outdoors and enjoy the sun. With summer in full swing it is important to consider how this season’s activities can affect your breast reconstruction. Being by the pool or on the beach is a great way to enjoy summer weather. Before […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin With the popularity of smart phones and tablets circulating in our society today, app downloads are at an all-time high. Apps are a great way to stay organized, keep up with the latest news, network within social media, and play games. But what about apps for the breast cancer […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Are there books to help explain prophylactic mastectomy to children? Recently, a new children’s book hit the shelves titled “Mommy R Your Boobies Broken.” Written by PRMA Patient Catherine Lutz, the story walks readers through the journey of a child trying to understand what having breast cancer truly means and […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin PRMA Plastic Surgery was recognized today by the San Antonio Business Journal as a finalist for the “Best Places to Work Award” for 2014. For the second consecutive year, PRMA physicians and staff were honored to be recognized for this award! PRMA was chosen out of over 200 nominations and […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin How can I reduce stress before breast reconstruction surgery? Before most breast reconstruction surgery, patients experience some level of excitement and nervousness. This is normal! After all, your life and body are about to change forever! Eliminating stress before surgery can help ensure a positive mindset and ease the […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin When we were little girls, the idea of looking into a glass ball to see our futures unfold was a blissful imaginative paradise inspired by our favorite fairy tales. Today, young women are capable of taking a glimpse into their own futures with advancements in medical screenings such as the […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin PRMA Plastic Surgery is excited to say that in the month of April the surgeons performed a record breaking 60 DIEP flap breast reconstructions. This makes PRMA one of very few breast reconstruction centers in the world to achieve such a high number of successful DIEP flaps in one month. […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin How is nipple tattooing performed after breast cancer surgery? Breast reconstruction offers women the opportunity to regain their self-image and individuality after breast cancer. The final phase of breast reconstruction is the nipple-areola tattooing. This procedure is also known as Micropigmentation (medical tattooing) and is designed to restore the color and […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin What should I bring to the hospital for breast reconstruction surgery? So, you are about to head to the hospital for your breast reconstruction, and you have to stay there for a few days! Here is a list of items you should consider packing to make your stay a […]
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