Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin What’s the link between breast implants and cancer? In 2011, the FDA announced a possible association between breast implants and the development of breast implant associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). This is a cancer of the immune system that develops in the scar capsule around the implant, not a true breast cancer. The […]
July 20, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin We recently hosted a Facebook LIVE discussion covering lymphedema and the surgical treatment options available today. If you missed it, don’t worry! You can catch the replay here! What is lymphedema? Lymphedema is a chronic condition where excess fluid collects in the body causing swelling. Most […]
July 20, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Where can lymph nodes be taken for vascularized lymph node surgery? In a first-of-its-kind study, Dr. Ochoa and the PRMA research team have concluded that the deep inferior epigastric lymph node basin is a successful and innovative donor site option for Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer. Lymphedema is […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin How many DIEP flaps does PRMA Plastic Surgery perform in a month? We’ve done it yet again! For the second time this year, PRMA Plastic Surgery has set another record for number of DIEP flap breast reconstruction procedures in one month! For the month of October, our surgeons performed a record breaking 79 DIEP […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Author: Dr. Minas Chrysopoulo and Courtney Floyd PRMA’s Dr. Minas Chrysopoulo had the privilege of joining Dr. Hani Sbitany, Terri Coutee and Kristin Litz to discuss the importance of shared decision-making at Plastic Surgery the Meeting 2018. “Once upon a time, I’d tell a patient their breast reconstruction options and the […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin How are tissue expanders used in with DIEP flap breast reconstruction? Tissue expanders are most commonly used in patients seeking implant reconstruction. However, in select situations, tissue expanders can be placed prior to DIEP flap breast reconstruction. Most situations involve the potential for radiation. Radiation therapy can impact breast reconstruction in […]
July 20, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Where can you go for breast reconstruction in Corpus Christi, Texas? We are excited to announce we are expanding again! We are now offing our breast reconstruction and lymphedema surgery expertise to Corpus Christi, Texas. Dr. Ramon Garza III will be opening clinic doors beginning November 2, 2018. “We believe expanding our reach […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin We are proud to announce former PRMA patient—Terri Coutee of DIEP C Foundation—has been awarded the American Society of Plastic Surgeon’s Patient of Courage Award for 2018! The Patients of Courage: Triumph Over Adversity program honors reconstructive plastic surgery patients whose lives were restored through reconstructive plastic surgery and whose […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Is there a free app with breast cancer surgery and breast reconstruction information PRMA recommends? Yes! The world’s first shared decision-making app for breast cancer surgery and breast reconstruction has officially launched! It’s called the Breast Advocate® App. Free to download, the app provides personalized, evidence-based breast cancer surgery and breast reconstruction […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Is there anything that can prevent wound healing problems caused by breast reconstruction surgery? For majority of patients undergoing breast reconstruction, surgical incisions will heal up normally. In rare cases, it may be necessary to seek additional therapy for wound healing. At PRMA, we take extra precautions with our high risk patients […]
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