Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Breast cancer affects many women in the United States and around the world. For every 8 women in the United States, 1 will be diagnosed with breast cancer during her lifetime. Women, and men, also have an increased risk of breast cancer if they have inherited a mutation in genes […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Breast Cancer Awareness Month is celebrated around the country every October. The occasion brings attention to breast cancer, but many people affected have mixed feelings about it. There’s no doubt this awareness campaign means different things to different people. For some, it’s about ensuring that people understand the realities […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin When considering breast reconstruction after breast cancer surgery, patients have two timing options. Immediate or delayed. Immediate breast reconstruction is performed at the same time as the mastectomy. There are many benefits to immediate reconstruction. These include shorter recovery and less visible scarring for the patient. However, not all patients […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin When preparing for DIEP flap breast reconstruction, many women wonder if they should lose weight. This is an excellent question! While there is no textbook answer, there are some general recommendations we share with patients. Is weight loss necessary before DIEP surgery? Being close to your ideal weight prior to […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Following breast reconstruction surgery, the body will naturally swell as part of the healing process. Although swelling can sometimes be uncomfortable, it is an important part of the body’s natural recovery. What causes swelling after surgery? Regardless of the type of surgery, swelling is a normal part of the healing […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin For over two decades, PRMA Plastic Surgery has served patients from across the globe. Patients travel to PRMA to gain access to the advanced breast reconstruction techniques and expertise the practice offers. When patients choose to travel for their reconstructive surgery, they are typically required to stay in the local […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin The DIEP flap procedure is the most advanced type of breast reconstruction and is considered the gold standard at PRMA Plastic Surgery. Studies have shown the procedure provides women a good long-term quality of life, which is the most important goal of any procedure. DIEP Flap Reconstruction What makes the […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin At PRMA our passion and sole focus is rebuilding lives after breast cancer. Our surgeons have over 100 years of combined microsurgical experience. Our expertise is just one of the reasons PRMA is a world leader in breast reconstruction. Since opening our doors we’ve performed over 10,000 breast reconstruction procedures. […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin It is a common misconception that patients have a long and difficult recovery after breast reconstruction surgery. At PRMA Plastic Surgery, patient comfort is one of our top priorities. Thanks to PRMA’s new Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol, our patients experience less pain and are able to leave […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin After a Mastectomy, many women choose to undergo breast reconstruction. Breast reconstruction methods can range from implants to using the patient’s tissue (referred to as a “flap”) to recreate the affected breast. There are many different types of flap procedures ranging from using tissue from the abdomen, the thighs, buttock, […]
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