Q: How long is the surgery for a single mastectomy and reconstruction using my own abdominal fat? A: Hi Patricia. Thank you for your question. The total time for a given surgery is variable and depends on many details. In general, when we have a patient going through...
Now that your breast reconstruction surgery is scheduled, your medical team has probably given you pre-surgery instructions, which typically includes no food or drink after midnight. But what about what you should and should not eat the day before, or even the week...
Q: I am a former patient of Dr. Craigie – I had a DIEP and GAP a few years ago, and just saw your Facebook post about ReSensation. Not sure if I would be a candidate, but I might be interested in this, depending on what’s involved and if insurance would...
It’s a new year and that means a new beginning. For many people, a new year also means focusing on improving your health and your body, especially after several months of eating sweets and high fat, but very tasty, holiday meals. Perhaps it’s finally time to have the...
Q: My breast lay flat and hang. What can be done about that? A: Hi, Thank you for your question! If you have experienced changes in the shape and size of your breasts, you are not alone. Even if they haven’t changed and you would desire to have them not as...
When you are sitting with your family around the Sunday dinner table, the last thing you probably talk about is each other’s medical history. It’s most likely about the latest football game, movies you’ve seen or what restaurant you enjoyed. As awkward as it might...
