Regardless of the type of mastectomy or reconstruction performed, patients should have honest conversations with their surgeons when it comes to the degree of nipple sensation they should expect long-term. Leave Comment No Comments Sign Up for Our Monthly Newsletter Online Form – Newsletter Signup Continue Reading Will My Nipples Have Feeling After a Mastectomy […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Recent headlines and studies are reporting an increased risk of patients with textured breast implants developing a rare form of cancer called breast implant-associated large-cell lymphoma. Disturbingly, a new study is now showing a link between textured implants placed after a mastectomy and an increased risk of breast cancer recurrence. […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin The COVID-19 global pandemic is an event that has made 2020 a year like no other. It can be hard to feel optimistic or reflect on the good with a year full of unprecedented change. “This past year has brought us many terrible hardships and caused us to pause and […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin A study presented at the 2020 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium reported that women with breast cancer may be at a high risk of developing a chronic opioid addiction following mastectomy and reconstructive surgery. According to the study, the risk of addiction seemed to increase with age and certain breast […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin During our pre-operative appointment with patients, a topic that occasionally arises is menstrual cycles. It is completely normal for women to experience changes with their periods throughout breast cancer treatments. These can be temporary or permanent. Periods can be unpredictable following treatment options like chemotherapy. Surgery can also impact […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Hi everyone, my name is Julie from It’s a Bosom Thing. I am so happy to be here as a guest blogger and have this opportunity to share with you a few thoughts about life after DIEP Flap Surgery. I was diagnosed with early Stage DCIS in my left […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Yesterday we celebrated Breast Reconstruction Awareness day! Although we missed seeing everyone in person this year, we were still able to spread education and awareness on ALL reconstructive options through our virtual efforts. We were also able to share information on the many amazing organizations supporting the breast cancer and […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin DIEP flap breast reconstruction is typically comprised of at least two stages for the best outcomes. The second stage of surgery is commonly referred to as the “revision” stage and is usually performed about three months after the initial reconstruction. The purpose of the second stage of DIEP surgery […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Flap-based breast reconstruction procedures, like the DIEP flap, offer patients a safe, natural implant-alternative option to reconstruction after a mastectomy. Flap surgeries are permanent and are associated with fewer complications after radiation when compared to implant reconstruction options. Patients also report less pain and an easier recovery experience following flap […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin We have been receiving numerous inquiries about the “APEX flap” recently. Patients want to know what it is and how it differs from the DIEP flap. APEX is an acronym that stands for “Abdominal Perforator Exchange”. Many patients believe it is a new breast reconstruction procedure for patients choosing to […]
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