Aug 29, 2022 | Breast Reconstruction, Health & Wellness, Resensation
*full video is at the bottom of this post* What is Resensation? Resensation is a new surgical technique that has the potential to restore sensation to a woman’s breasts after mastectomy, as part of autologous, or free flap, breast reconstruction surgery. Plastic...
Jul 31, 2022 | Ask the Doctor, Breast Reconstruction, Health and Wellness
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...
Jul 22, 2022 | Breast Reconstruction
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...
Jul 15, 2022 | Breast Reconstruction, Health and Wellness
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...
Jul 6, 2022 | Breast Reconstruction, Health and Wellness
“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...
Jun 13, 2022 | Breast Reconstruction, Health and Wellness
“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...
