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...
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...
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...
Q: I am interested in DIEP and live in N.C., but before I go any further, I have questions. I’m a healthy, 43-year-old female; married with children; I work, and I’m a non-smoker. I was recently diagnosed with multi-centric DCIS in my right breast. MRI enhancing...
Question: Hello! 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. They...
