Breaking down the similarities and differences of common natural breast reconstruction procedures. With all the advancements in recent years, there are now so many options for natural breast reconstruction. When figuring out the kind of surgery you should have, it’s...
Question: I’m currently seeking a surgeon for Phase 2 DIEP. My plastic surgeon here did a great job for Phase 1, but doesn’t seem interested in correcting what I think is a problem for Phase 2. My breast size is currently a DD and I do not like the size. Heavy and my...
You’ve had your consultation with our surgeons and a surgery date has been coordinated for you. Now what? It’s time for our surgery scheduling staff to ask your insurance company for Pre-Certification and/or Pre-Authorization. If you’ve had a diagnosis of breast...
Question: What is the usual process for handling infections with breast reconstruction when tissue expanders are used? Answer: Infections can occur following any type of surgery. The risk of getting an infection after breast reconstruction is low because the immune...
It’s not as straightforward as you may think. You’ve had your first consultation with your surgeon and now you are ready to schedule your DIEP. Our first question is: Do you need a mastectomy, or have you already had that done? If you’ve already had mastectomy it’s a...
“After my initial surgery, my breast reconstruction is done and can’t be improved.” Natural breast reconstruction is not finished after just one surgery. Additional procedures are needed to improve the appearance of the new breasts. The purpose of the first-stage...
“I can’t have natural breast reconstruction because I need radiation treatment.” Most women, regardless of their need for radiation, are still able to have natural breast reconstruction. Patients who have undergone radiation treatment can still be candidates for DIEP...
You asked and our own Lindsey Weaver FNP-C, Dr. Craigie’s Nurse Practitioner and Site Administrator for our Sensation-NOW study, is here to answer all your Resensation® questions! Q: If I did the prophylactic mastectomy next summer with the DIEP reconstruction,...
Deciding whether or not to have breast reconstruction after a mastectomy is a very personal choice. Though it isn’t always necessary, some women find that having breast reconstruction surgery improves their psychological well-being and quality of life. There are...
What words should I know before researching breast reconstruction options? Areola Pigmented skin surrounding the nipple. Breast augmentation Also known as augmentation mammaplasty; breast enlargement by surgery. Most often performed with an artificial implant either...
