July 21, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin What is “Flap” Breast Reconstruction? 1 in every 8 women and 1 in every 833 men are diagnosed with breast cancer. Surgical treatment options for the treatment of breast cancer include a lumpectomy or mastectomy. These can lead to very significant changes in the appearance of […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Setting a new milestone today, we have completed our 8,500th microsurgical breast reconstruction procedure. This achievement distinguishes PRMA as one of the leading breast reconstruction centers in the world. “It’s such an honor to be a part of the team that helps women through this battle,” shares PRMA co-founder Dr. […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin The physicians and staff of PRMA Plastic Surgery celebrated the 25th anniversary of the start of the practice last week! Founded in 1994, Dr. Ledoux and Dr. Pisano began the practice with a dream to serve the San Antonio community by providing advanced breast reconstruction. Now a quarter century later, […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Over the years, we have seen a rise in the number of women coming to PRMA requesting to have their breast implants removed due to variety of health-related complaints, whether the implants were placed for cosmetic enhancement or for breast reconstruction following breast cancer surgery. What is Breast Implant Illness? Patients […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin When can I resume wearing deodorant after breast reconstruction surgery? Although it may seem like a straightforward question, many patients are unsure when the appropriate time to begin applying deodorant again after surgery is. At PRMA we ask all patient to arrive to the hospital squeaky clean. This means […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Lymphaticovenous Anastomosis (or LVA) is one of the newest surgical methods used to treat lymphedema offered at PRMA Plastic Surgery. Before a patient can undergo the procedure, extensive evaluation from a specialized reconstructive microsurgeon and a certified lymphedema therapist must take place. The evaluation begins at a scheduled office appointment where […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Some of you might say, “Nipple prosthetics…I never even knew there was such a thing.” We hear that comment quite often since we are nipple prosthetic specialists. The next sentence is usually “I wish I would have known about these years ago!” Guess I had never thought of them either […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Many women interested in DIEP flap breast reconstruction believe that because they have had prior abdominal surgery (such as a c-section, hysterectomy, or appendix removal) they are no longer candidates for the procedure. This is a very common misconception! In the vast majority of cases, previous abdominal surgery does not disqualify a patient […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Here is an overview of the causes of abdominal wall weakness or bulging following abdominal-based breast reconstruction and how plastic surgeons can correct the complication. In this article you will find: 1. Benefits of using your own abdominal tissue for breast reconstruction 2. History and evolution of abdominal-based procedures 3. […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin The breast implant manufacturer Allergan has officially announced it will no longer sell its Biocell textured implants or tissue expanders in the US or anywhere across the globe. The company has also asked that physicians not use any previously purchased textured implant products and to return any unused implants. This […]
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