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...
May 31, 2022 | Ask the Doctor, Breast Cancer Awareness, Breast Reconstruction, Health and Wellness
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,...
May 23, 2022 | Breast Reconstruction, Health and Wellness
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...
May 16, 2022 | Breast Reconstruction, DIEP Procedure, Flap Surgeries, Health and Wellness, Mastectomy
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...
Apr 11, 2022 | Breast Reconstruction, DIEP Procedure, Reconstruction, Surgery
Regardless of when you may have had your mastectomy, natural breast reconstruction is available to most women. The correct timing of reconstruction is determined on a case-by-case basis by the patient and their team of physicians (their plastic surgeon, breast...
Mar 11, 2022 | Breast Reconstruction, DIEP Procedure, Reconstruction, Surgery
A history of abdominal surgery doesn’t necessarily mean you’re unable to have DIEP flap breast reconstruction. This decision is determined on a case-by-case basis that depends on your personal surgical history and its effects on your abdominal area. Abdominal...
