Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Do you have to have breast reconstruction after a mastectomy? You do not! With every breast cancer diagnosis comes a plethora of decisions about treatment. One of those decision is whether to have breast reconstruction. There are many options available for breast reconstruction today. These range from implants to […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin The popular at-home genetic test 23andMe is making headlines again. Recent research presented at the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics annual meeting showed the tests are not a reliable predictor of breast cancer risks. 23andMe’s tests for breast cancer risks, BUT only for 3 out of over 1000+ […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin In the wake of breast implant safety concerns, more countries are moving towards banning textured implants Last week, France announced a ban on textured implants due to their link with Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). Now, national health authorities in Canada and the Netherlands look to be […]
July 20, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Breast implants and their link to cancer have been making news headlines. According to the FDA, Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) is a rare and treatable cancer of the immune system (not a true breast cancer) associated with textured breast implants. Understandably, we have been getting many inquiries from […]
July 20, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin March 26th, 2019 concluded the US Food and Drug Administration’s two-day hearing reviewing the safety of breast implants. The hearing included breast implant manufacturers, physicians and patients who have experienced health complications they believe are directly linked to their implants. Some of the described conditions included […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Where will the abdominal scar be after DIEP flap breast reconstruction? DIEP flap breast reconstruction uses the patient’s lower abdominal skin and fat (no muscle) to reconstruct a natural, warm, soft breast after a mastectomy. The lower abdominal tissue is removed as a football shaped incision between the belly button and […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin What is it like working out again after breast reconstruction? In October 2013, at the age of 40 I was diagnosis with stage 3C breast cancer. I was a runner and a triathlete and continued to run and exercise through treatment. In 2014, when I had my mastectomy I […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin What is the long-term impact of DIEP flap breast reconstruction on abdominal strength? Many patients are initially concerned that having DIEP flap breast reconstruction will negatively impact abdominal muscle strength. This is a common misconception. Older procedures, like the TRAM flap, use a portion of abdominal muscles which can increase […]
July 20, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin 2018 has been an incredible year at PRMA Plastic Surgery! This past year we have opened two new clinic locations, welcomed new staff to the team, began performing new lymphedema treatment procedures and set a new practice record for autologous flap breast reconstruction procedures performed in a year—701!! This makes […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Are textured breast implants safe? If you are considering breast implants either for cosmetic surgery or breast reconstruction surgery and have done any research on breast implants lately, you may be concerned about headlines stating that breast implants cause cancer. Here’s what you need to know: According to the FDA, […]
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