PRMA patients shares her experience with stage 2 breast reconstruction

What is involved in revision breast reconstruction surgery? 

Breast reconstruction is usually performed in stages. A second surgery—referred to as the “revision stage”—is designed to improve the overall cosmetic appearance. This procedure is typically performed three months after the initial reconstruction as an outpatient procedure.

Watch below as PRMA patient Terri shares her experience with breast revision surgery after her DIEP flap in December. More information on breast revision surgery can be found by clicking here or by reading below.

 

Author: Courtney Floyd

 

Breast reconstruction is usually performed in stages. A second surgery—referred to as the “revision stage”—is designed to improve the overall cosmetic appearance. This procedure is typically performed three months after the initial reconstruction as an outpatient procedure.

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2 Comment

  1. Angie

    Terri, You were amazing and Courtney did a beautiful job of putting the video together! I was so excited to watch it and can’t wait to get to stage 2! With so many valleys over the last 15 months it feels unbelievable to almost be done!!

    1. PRMA Plastic Surgery

      Thanks so much Angie! I look forward to seeing you again soon!