Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Should you exercise after breast reconstruction surgery? Importance of Exercise Exercise stimulates blood flow, increases oxygen delivery, lowers cardiovascular risk factors associated with inactivity, decreases anxiety, and lowers stress. More specifically, it can help restore and maintain range of motion to help support functional activity levels. Exercise aids in […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin This July, PRMA Plastic Surgery will team with HELPS International to serve individuals in need in the rural mountains of Guatemala. HELPS International has developed a system of volunteer medical teams to address the healthcare crisis of Latin America. The medical teams are comprised of around 100 physicians, surgeons, nurses, […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin A friend is someone you can easily relate to; someone who you can trust and who understands your emotions and feelings. A friend is someone who makes a positive impact on your life, someone who meets and answers your needs and does so willingly without expecting anything in return. You […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Will you need a new bra after breast reconstruction surgery? Whether you are having immediate or delayed breast reconstruction, you will most likely need new bras after your surgery. Surgical Bra Immediately after breast reconstruction surgery, you will usually be placed in a surgical bra. The surgical bra is similar […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin We have received numerous calls recently regarding nipple-sparing mastectomy. We thought sharing some valuable information from our website on the procedure would be helpful. Please also watch PRMA patient Rhonda discuss her experience with traveling from out of state for DIEP flap breast reconstruction with nipple-sparing mastectomy below! What […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin As the patient liaison here at PRMA I am blessed to walk alongside a lot of our patients during their breast reconstruction journey. Although I am not able to journey with them all, I do make it a point to jump in to celebrate with these sweet women at their […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Should you involve your family after a breast cancer diagnosis? Among the many difficult questions parents face when a family member is diagnosed with cancer is “What do I tell my children?” Fearful that they might upset or worry their youngsters and teens, some parents withhold the news. But even […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin What is recovery after breast reconstruction revision surgery like? Back in February, Angie underwent DIEP Flap breast reconstruction surgery. She wanted to share her experience with women, so she made a video diary after surgery. Each day she documented what she was doing to recover and how she was feeling. Her […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Following a nutritious diet is important for everyday health but if you are preparing for surgery, a healthy diet is vital. The proper nutrients can boost your immune system and help you heal faster. Your immune system is responsible for keeping you well. It protects you from bacteria and viruses, […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin When should you get a mammogram? Recently the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force released new recommendations for breast cancer screening. Although the American Cancer Society (along with many other medical organizations) recommend annual screening mammograms starting at age 40, USPSFT is now advocating mammogram screening every two years after […]
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