Dec 1, 2017 | Ask the Doctor
This week, Richard Kline, MD, of The Center for Natural Breast Reconstruction answers your question about breast reconstruction. Question: I learned from my doctor at MUSC yesterday that I do not have enough fat and am therefore not a candidate for DIEP surgery. He...
Jul 25, 2014 | Ask the Doctor
This week, Dr. James Craigie of The Center for Natural Breast Reconstruction answers your questions. Question: My wife had a double mastectomy 10 years ago. At that time she had latissimus surgery to fill in her breasts. Since then, we’ve had numerous...
Mar 7, 2014 | Ask the Doctor
This frequently-asked question comes center stage again for 2014, and we At the Center for Natural Breast Reconstruction, we are here for you and your questions. Feel free to Contact Us anytime! What are the stages involved in DIEP / GAP free flap breast...
Jan 3, 2014 | Ask the Doctor
This week, Dr. James Craigie of The Center for Natural Breast Reconstruction answers your questions. Q: How long should I wait to have a DIEP flap after radiation? A: Radiation therapy is part of the treatment of breast cancer and will affect the results of breast...
May 4, 2012 | Ask the Doctor
The below question is answered by Richard M. Kline Jr., M.D., of The Center for Natural Breast Reconstruction. At what point in the process should a breast cancer patient see a breast reconstruction surgeon? Opinions on this vary, but I think the prevailing opinion is...