Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin What is a capsular contracture? Capsular contracture is the pathologic result of a chronic inflammatory process around a breast implant used for aesthetic or reconstructive purposes. Varying degrees of capsular contracture exist and can range from a mild form represented by minimal peri-prosthetic firmness and no subjective symptoms to a […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Is DIEP flap reconstruction an option after prophylactic mastectomy? Due to a high risk of breast cancer, Dvora chose to undergo bilateral prophylactic nipple-sparing mastectomy with immediate DIEP flap breast reconstruction. “The minute I found out I was BRCA1 positive, I knew I would be planning a preventative surgery to help drastically lower […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin What breast reconstruction procedure has the easiest recovery? When considering breast reconstruction, a big concern for many patients is post-operative pain. Many women presume breast reconstruction with implants is the least painful option since the procedure is less invasive and has a shorter operative time than other reconstructive options, […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin What is is like having male breast cancer? Recently I had the privilege of speaking with a lovely couple whose lives’ have been impacted by breast cancer. This is their story: A few years back, Michael had noticed a lump in his breast. Soon after, he went in for his […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin How do surgeons help restore feeling after a mastectomy? Breast reconstruction helps women feel “whole” again both physically and emotionally after breast cancer by restoring what cancer tried to take away. During a mastectomy, nerves that supply the breast with feeling are severed causing loss of sensation to the chest […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin How can you prepare for breast reconstruction surgery? If you were going to give a close friend one piece of advice to prepare for breast reconstruction, what would it be? This is the question I recently presented to our social media followers and patients. Their hearts for helping others immediately […]
July 16, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin How often is DIEP flap reconstruction performed in the nation? A recent study published by PubMed shows there is an increased use of autologous breast reconstruction after mastectomy. Using the Nationwide Inpatient Sample database, information on breast cancer and mastectomy rates, along with the type of […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin A few weeks ago, we announced our record breaking 600th DIEP flap breast reconstruction procedure for 2016! We kept at it for the few working days remaining in the year, and we are proud to announce we performed a grand total of 607 DIEP flaps last year! We have all […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin The American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery held its annual meeting in Hawaii this year! The meeting kicked off last Thursday and wraps up today! The American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery (ASRM) was established in 1984 and has served “to promote, encourage, foster, and advance the art and science of microsurgery […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin What is the breast cancer vaccine? Researchers have announced a potential new treatment for early stage breast cancer. The therapy is being called an “immunology vaccine” and works by enhancing your immune system, helping your body to use its best weapon to kill cancer cells. The “vaccine” doesn’t prevent […]
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