Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin PRMA Plastic Surgery, one of the world’s largest breast centers, announced today the practice will expand their cosmetic surgery and breast reconstruction expertise to Laredo, Texas. Dr. Oscar Ochoa will be opening clinic doors beginning August 3, 2018. “We are hoping that by expanding our clinic locations, more patients will […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin What leads patients to choose their breast reconstruction surgery? With so many surgical treatment options available for breast cancer patients today, it is important for surgeons to be aware of the driving factors leading patients to choose their treatment plans. A study published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, sought to […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin PRMA Plastic Surgery is excited to announce we have completed a record breaking 74 free flap breast reconstruction procedures for the month of May! This makes PRMA one of very few breast reconstruction centers in the world to perform such a high number of flaps in one month. “We are […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Does DIEP flap breast reconstruction impact abdominal muscles? Patients have many options available for breast reconstruction available today. At PRMA, we believe the DIEP flap represents today’s ‘gold standard’ for reconstruction. Like the more commonly known TRAM flap, the DIEP flap also uses the patient’s lower tummy tissue to reconstruct a breast following […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin What can patients expect to look like between breast reconstruction stages? Regardless of the type of breast reconstruction procedure being performed, more than one surgery is typically needed to achieve the best cosmetic results. A second procedure, referred to as “Revision Surgery” or “Stage 2 Reconstruction” takes place about three months […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin We have exciting news! We have hit a new major milestone by completing our 7,500th free flap breast reconstruction procedure! This makes PRMA one of busiest breast reconstruction centers in the world. Microsurgical free flap procedures represent the state of the art in reconstructive breast surgery after mastectomy. The breast tissue […]
July 17, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin What do patients think about Hidden Scar Breast Reconstruction results? PRMA patient Denise was featured in the most recent issue of Methodist Hospital’s Keeping Well. In the article, she shares her experience with Hidden Scar Mastectomy and Breast Reconstruction surgery. After testing positive for a gene mutation that increased her risk […]
July 17, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Does prophylactic mastectomy and breast reconstruction impact patients’ intimacy? With growing knowledge of genetic mutations and their association with an increased risk of breast cancer, more women are choosing to undergo risk reducing mastectomy and breast reconstruction. This growing trend led researchers to examine what factors influence a […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Does DIEP flap increase the risk of breast cancer recurrence? A study published in the British Journal of Surgery has found that DIEP flap breast reconstruction patients have no increased risk of breast cancer recurrence. The study was performed to address the suggestion that major surgery can trigger tumor progression in breast cancer […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin How can patients prepare for breast reconstruction with a drink? Many of our patients are surprised to learn that part of their breast reconstruction surgery preparation includes a nutritional drink. This specially formulated carbohydrate drink is an important part of our ERAS protocol and has many benefits to patients. At the pre-operative […]
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