The Nipple-Areola Tattooing Experience PRMA Plastic Surgery
The Nipple-Areola Tattooing Experience

Share on   Facebook Twitter Linkedin How is nipple tattooing performed after breast cancer surgery?  Breast reconstruction offers women the opportunity to regain their self-image and individuality after breast cancer. The final phase of breast reconstruction is the nipple-areola tattooing. This procedure is also known as Micropigmentation (medical tattooing) and is designed to restore the color and […]

Hospital Must Haves for Breast Reconstruction Surgery PRMA Plastic Surgery
Hospital Must Haves for Breast Reconstruction Surgery

Share on   Facebook Twitter Linkedin What should I bring to the hospital for breast reconstruction surgery?  So, you are about to head to the hospital for your breast reconstruction, and you have to stay there for a few days! Here is a list of items you should consider packing to make your stay a […]

Research by PRMA Surgeons Decreases DIEP Flap Complications PRMA Plastic Surgery
Research by PRMA Surgeons Decreases DIEP Flap Complications

Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Is there a way to reduce complication rates during DIEP flap breast reconstruction?  A study conducted at PRMA and published in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open, finds that the use of a second vein during DIEP flap surgery, a procedure that rebuilds the patient’s breasts after mastectomy using her own […]

Feeling Feminine After Breast Cancer PRMA Plastic Surgery
Feeling Feminine After Breast Cancer

Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Can you still feel feminine after breast cancer surgery?  Beautiful, sexy, confident–these are words commonly used by our culture today to describe the women in magazines, television shows, and in the movies. It is hard as “normal” women not to feel the pressure this society places on your shoulders to […]

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Plastic Surgery Isn’t All About Looks

Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Is plastic surgery more than a breast augmentation?  When you think of plastic surgery, you may imagine someone getting a breast augmentation, or maybe even think about celebrities who’ve undergone the knife in attempts to defy the aging process. Tummy tuck, face lift, nose job – the list goes on. […]

Traveling for Breast Cancer Reconstruction PRMA Plastic Surgery
Traveling for Breast Cancer Reconstruction

Share on   Facebook Twitter Linkedin Is is possible to travel for breast reconstruction?  Unfortunately when it comes to breast reconstruction, some women will have to travel away from home to get the surgery they want. Procedures like the DIEP flap are not widely performed due to the complexity of the surgery and limited number […]

PRMA Performs 5,000th Free Flap Breast Reconstruction
PRMA Performs 5,000th Free Flap Breast Reconstruction

Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Congratulations are in order this morning as PRMA celebrates its 5000th free flap breast reconstruction – a milestone the whole team is smiling about! “This is a huge accomplishment for us,” says PRMA co-founder Dr. Peter Ledoux. “We started out as this very small practice in 1994 and now we […]

Prophylactic Mastectomy for Breast Cancer Prevention on the Rise PRMA Plastic Surgery
Prophylactic Mastectomy for Breast Cancer Prevention on the Rise

July 09, 2020 Share on   Facebook Twitter Linkedin As breast cancer rates continue to increase, more women are choosing to take a proactive approach when it comes to reducing their risk—many opting for prophylactic mastectomy. Prophylactic (or preventive) mastectomies have been a hot topic for the past year, especially after Angelina Jolie announced her […]

Breast Cancer, Lupus & DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction PRMA Plastic Surgery
Breast Cancer, Lupus & DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction

Share on   Facebook Twitter Linkedin What are the breast reconstruction options if you also have lupus? When lupus patient Paula Lindsey found out she had breast cancer, she was devastated. Not only did she have to worry about her ongoing battle with lupus, she now had to make crucial decisions regarding her treatment options. […]