Breast Reconstruction Blessings PRMA Plastic Surgery
Breast Reconstruction Blessings

Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Pamela today. She has been a nurse for 35 years now and wanted to share her breast reconstruction experience in the hopes of encouraging others interested in the DIEP flap. I must tell you that Pamela is an exceptional woman! She […]

Having To Travel For Breast Reconstruction Is Still An Obstacle, But It Doesn’t Have To Be PRMA Plastic Surgery
Having To Travel For Breast Reconstruction Is Still An Obstacle, But It Doesn’t Have To Be

Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Is it manageable to travel for breast reconstruction surgery?  In an issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons), a new report states that long travel distances are still a huge hurdle for women seeking breast reconstruction after a mastectomy. “While greater patient […]

Breast Cancer Patient Education Act Passes In Congress PRMA Plastic Surgery
Breast Cancer Patient Education Act Passes In Congress

Share on   Facebook Twitter Linkedin What is the Breast Cancer Patient Education Act?  Last week the breast cancer community received some good news! The Breast Cancer Patient Education Act passed! Read below to learn more about how this new legislation will help educate women of their breast reconstruction options. From ASPS press release: ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. […]

PRMA Performs 6,000th Free Flap
PRMA Performs 6,000th Free Flap

Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin PRMA Plastic Surgery is updating their record books yet again with an amazing accomplishment! On November 19, 2015, our surgeons performed their 6,000th free flap breast reconstruction surgery! “What an accomplishment for the PRMA team, says Dr. Peter Ledoux, “We wake up every day excited to rebuild lives and it’s […]

Why the _One and Done_ Approach to Breast Reconstruction Can Be Misleading PRMA Plastic Surgery
Why the “One and Done” Approach to Breast Reconstruction Can Be Misleading

Share on   Facebook Twitter Linkedin What is “one and done” or “one-step” breast reconstruction?  Recently, a news article circulated with information regarding a new “one and done” approach to breast reconstruction being available and providing promising results. Sounds great right? While the procedure can be a great option for some women, calling it “one […]

Inflammatory Breast Cancer and Breast Reconstruction PRMA Plastic Surgery
Inflammatory Breast Cancer and Breast Reconstruction

Share on   Facebook Twitter Linkedin Can you have breast reconstruction after an inflammatory breast cancer diagnosis? Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is a rare and aggressive disease where cancer cells block lymph vessels in the skin of the breast, often causing the breast to appear red and swollen – it is often confused with an […]

Prophylactically Profound PRMA Plastic Surgery
Prophylactically Profound

Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin There is something unique about the bond between a mother and daughter. This week I had the privilege of meeting Clara and Rae. After tragically losing multiple family members to cancer, and to uphold a promise made to her sweet sister, Clara underwent gene testing to screen for mutations that […]

5 Things to Do During Breast Cancer Awareness Month PRMA Plastic Surgery
5 Things to Do During Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin What are things you should do during breast cancer awareness month? Schedule a Mammogram. Although recommendations for screening mammograms differ throughout the medical community, having a regularly scheduled appointment is an excellent way to proactively screen for breast cancer. Know Your Risks Having a strong family history of breast or […]

Social Media and Breast Reconstruction PRMA Plastic Surgery
Social Media and Breast Reconstruction

Share on   Facebook Twitter Linkedin How is social media helpful during breast reconstruction?  Did you know about 75% of Americans have a profile on at least one social media site? In today’s society, online communities are a significant part of our day. With sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram (the list goes on), we are able to check […]

patient travels from asia to have breast reconstruction at prma
Traveling 9000 Miles for Breast Reconstruction

July 09, 2020 Share on   Facebook Twitter Linkedin A little while back now I was introduced to a wonderful gal named Heather. She reached out to me via email from Singapore. She was interested in breast reconstruction. (You would think I would have been shocked that anyone would be willing to travel across the […]