A Journey to PRMA for Breast Reconstruction: Overcoming Breast Cancer Facing the Diagnosis: The Start of a Challenging Journey Breast cancer—two words that strike fear into the hearts of women everywhere. Hoping they never have to hear them in their lifetime. Despite being a common concern, it’s still a topic many avoid. A journey to […]
Few Women Have Regrets When Choosing Preventive Mastectomy Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Should you have a preventative mastectomy on the non-affected breast to reduce your risk of breast cancer? Is this for me? If you have been diagnosed with breast cancer in one breast and are considering having the other breast removed to reduce […]
Share to LinkedIN Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Study Reveals Breast Surgeons Often Overlook Breast Reconstruction Discussions in Breast Cancer Treatment Decisions A recent study sheds light on a concerning trend: many women facing breast cancer treatment decisions aren’t adequately informed about the option of breast reconstruction following mastectomy, researchers confirm. According to findings, […]
Following DIEP flap breast reconstruction, patients are typically in the hospital for another 2-3 days. During this time, your medical team will monitor your recovery closely, manage any pain, and ensure that your reconstructed breast and donor area are healing correctly. Ultimately, the length of your hospital stay varies depending on your recovery and how […]
A seroma is a pocket of yellow-clear fluid (called serum) that collects under the surface of your skin following a trauma or surgery. This fluid is similar to the fluid that circulates in your blood stream known as plasma. What Causes A Seroma? Anytime tissues are traumatized, the body responds by saturating the affected area […]
Living with Hope: Navigating Post-Mastectomy Pain Syndrome Breast cancer is a journey fraught with challenges, both physical and emotional. For many women who undergo mastectomy as part of their breast cancer treatment, a lesser-known but significant issue can emerge: Post-Mastectomy Pain Syndrome (PMPS). PMPS is a complex and often debilitating pain syndrome that can persist […]
Cybercriminals are Targeting Plastic Surgery Offices and Patients The FBI is warning the public about cybercriminals who target plastic surgery offices, surgeons thereof, and patients to harvest personally identifiable information and sensitive medical records, to include sensitive photographs in some instances. Once successful, cybercriminals use social engineering techniques to enhance the harvested data and extort […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin In May, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) released proposed changes to breast cancer screening guidelines, which have sparked both surprise and controversy among experts. The draft recommendation advises women to undergo breast cancer screening every other year, starting from ages 40 to 74. This marks a […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin We understand that caring for scars is a crucial part of the healing process for our patients. As summer approaches, it’s important to pay extra attention to scar care, particularly for individuals who have undergone DIEP Flap and other breast surgeries. We will discuss some of the best practices […]
July 08, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin What is the process like for traveling to PRMA for breast reconstruction? Handling all PRMA’s out of state patients, I get daily questions on how the process works for patients traveling to us from outside of Texas. It really is a fairly simple process… To begin, […]
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