Considering Breast Reconstruction?
Are you considering breast reconstruction?Would you like to know more about your reconstructive options?Do you have questions about a specific procedure?Two of my partners at PRMA, Dr Gary Arishita and Dr Oscar Ochoa will be available to answer your breast reconstruction questions live onFriday, April 5th from 10am-12pm central time.You can submit your questions throughTwitter,Facebook and ourGoogle+ Hangout.Mark your calendars and tune in to get your questions answered, live!Dr C*****PRMA Plastic Surgery specializes in advancedbreast reconstruction includingDIEP flap,SIEA flap,GAP flap,TUG flap,Alloderm One-Step andfat gr...
Source: Breast Cancer Reconstruction Blog - March 30, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: arishita breast reconstruction breast reconstruction options ochoa prma Source Type: blogs
Considering Breast Reconstruction?
Are you considering breast reconstruction?
Would you like to know more about your reconstructive options?
Do you have questions about a specific procedure?
Two of my partners at PRMA, Dr Gary Arishita and Dr Oscar Ochoa will be available to answer your breast reconstruction questions live on Friday, April 5th from 10am-12pm central time.
You can submit your questions through Twitter, Facebook and our Google+ Hangout.
Mark your calendars and tune in to get your questions answered, live!
Dr C
*****
PRMA Plastic Surgery specializes in advanced breast reconstruction including DIEP flap, SIEA flap, GAP flap, TUG flap, A...
Source: Breast Cancer Reconstruction Blog - March 30, 2013 Category: Cancer Tags: breast reconstruction breast reconstruction options arishita prma ochoa Source Type: blogs
Should I have Breast Reconstruction Now or Later?
With so much to think about after a breast cancer diagnosis, many patients facing mastectomy do not fully understand how the timing of breast reconstruction influences how the reconstructed breasts will ultimately look.Breast reconstruction can be performed at the same time as the mastectomy ("immediate reconstruction") or a while after mastectomy ("delayed reconstruction").When the mastectomy and reconstruction are performed at the same time, askin-sparing mastectomy can usually be performed which saves the majority of the natural breast skin envelope (except for the nipple and areola). Only the actual breast tissue under...
Source: Breast Cancer Reconstruction Blog - March 17, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: breast reconstruction delayed breast reconstruction DIEP flap immediate breast reconstruction Source Type: blogs
Should I have Breast Reconstruction Now or Later?
With so much to think about after a breast cancer diagnosis, many patients facing mastectomy do not fully understand how the timing of breast reconstruction influences how the reconstructed breasts will ultimately look.
Breast reconstruction can be performed at the same time as the mastectomy ("immediate reconstruction") or a while after mastectomy ("delayed reconstruction").
When the mastectomy and reconstruction are performed at the same time, a skin-sparing mastectomy can usually be performed which saves the majority of the natural breast skin envelope (except for the nipple and areola). Only the actual breast tissue ...
Source: Breast Cancer Reconstruction Blog - March 17, 2013 Category: Cancer Tags: breast reconstruction delayed breast reconstruction immediate breast reconstruction DIEP flap Source Type: blogs
One-Step Breast Reconstruction with Implants and Alloderm
Implant breast reconstruction is the most common method of breast reconstruction currently performed in the US. There are two main approaches: the "Alloderm one-step" (also referred to as "single-stage" or "direct to implant" reconstruction), and the two-stage reconstruction with tissue expanders. To easier explain the ins-and-outs of the one-step procedure, I first need to summarize the more traditional two-stage approach...
Tissue expanders essentially act as "spacers". They can either be placed at the same time as the mastectomy or some time later. They are inflated with saline injections to recreate the desired breast...
Source: Breast Cancer Reconstruction Blog - March 17, 2013 Category: Cancer Authors: noreply at blogger.com (Minas Chrysopoulo MD) Tags: alloderm single-stage one step breast reconstruction alloderm breast reconstruction tissue expanders one step breast reconstruction alloderm one-step direct-to-implant BRCA breast implants Source Type: blogs
Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy
Nipple-sparing mastectomy in conjunction with immediate breast reconstruction is becoming more and more popular so I thought a blog post about it was in order...
What is a nipple-sparing mastectomy?
A nipple-sparing mastectomy preserves the nipple, areola and all the surrounding breast skin which is then used for the breast reconstruction. Unlike the traditional "modified radical mastectomy", nipple-sparing mastectomy only removes the breast tissue ("parenchyma") under the skin.
What are the benefits?
Studies show that nipple-sparing mastectomy provides the same level of surgical treatment as a modified radical ...
Source: Breast Cancer Reconstruction Blog - March 6, 2013 Category: Cancer Tags: nipple sparing mastectomy strong family history breast reconstruction cowden's syndrome modified radical mastectomy nipple-sparing nipple areola prophylactic mastectomy BRCA Source Type: blogs
Who is NOT a good DIEP flap candidate?
With more women becoming aware of DIEP flap breast reconstruction as an option, the question of who is and who isn't a candidate is coming up more often.
As a rule, women that have had extensive abdominal surgery like a previous TRAM flap, tummy tuck or a complex hernia repair cannot have a DIEP or SIEA flap breast reconstruction. This is because the lower tummy tissue that is needed has usually been removed or moved around, and the necessary blood supply has been disrupted.
Having said that, most of the time previous abdominal surgery isn't an issue in experienced hands.
Many women these days have had at leas...
Source: Breast Cancer Reconstruction Blog - January 7, 2013 Category: Cancer Tags: diep flap candidate complications c-section hysterectomy breast reconstruction CT angiogram hernia ultrasound TRAM flap siea flap bulging tummy tuck Source Type: blogs
Breast Reconstruction Before and After Pictures
As this video of before and after pictures shows, breast reconstruction has come a long way over the last few years. When breast cancer is diagnosed at an early stage and immediate reconstruction is an option, the results can look very natural indeed.Thanks to all the PRMA breast reconstruction patients that contributed their before and after photos to make this video possible!Dr C*****PRMA Plastic Surgery specializes in advancedbreast reconstruction includingDIEP flap,SIEA flap,GAP flap,TUG flap,Alloderm One-Step andfat grafting. In-Network for most US insurance plans. Patients routinely welcomed from across the USA. Plea...
Source: Breast Cancer Reconstruction Blog - November 19, 2012 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: before and after photos before and after pictures breast reconstruction breast reconstruction before and after photos breast reconstruction before and after pictures Source Type: blogs
Breast Reconstruction Before and After Pictures
As this video of before and after pictures shows, breast reconstruction has come a long way over the last few years. When breast cancer is diagnosed at an early stage and immediate reconstruction is an option, the results can look very natural indeed. Thanks to all the PRMA breast reconstruction patients that contributed their before and after photos to make this video possible!Dr C*****PRMA Plastic Surgery specializes in advanced breast reconstruction including DIEP flap, SIEA flap, GAP flap, TUG flap, Alloderm One-Step and fat grafting. In-Network for most US insurance plans. Patients routinely welcomed from across the U...
Source: Breast Cancer Reconstruction Blog - November 19, 2012 Category: Cancer Tags: before and after photos before and after pictures breast reconstruction breast reconstruction before and after photos breast reconstruction before and after pictures Source Type: blogs
My DIEP Flap Journey - Why I traveled from California to San Antonio for my Breast Reconstruction
A big "thank you" to Sharon Pira from Monterey, California for sharing her DIEP flap journey with us...."I was diagnosed with breast cancer in September 2011 and underwent the whole routine of chemo-therapy, radiation and a full mastectomy of my left breast in March 2012. After all of my treatment was complete I began looking into my options for breast reconstruction. My local doctor advised against an implant (because of the effect of radiation on the area) so he suggested the TRAM flap as the best option for me which I agreed.In May 2012 I attended a women's conference in Scottsdale, AZ which was life-changing...
Source: Breast Cancer Reconstruction Blog - October 5, 2012 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: AZ breast reconstruction california diep DIEP flap implant monterey prma prma plastic surgery radiation san antonio scottsdale texas TRAM flap Source Type: blogs
My DIEP Flap Journey - Why I traveled from California to San Antonio for my Breast Reconstruction
A big "thank you" to Sharon Pira from Monterey, California for sharing her DIEP flap journey with us...."I was diagnosed with breast cancer in September 2011 and underwent the whole routine of chemo-therapy, radiation and a full mastectomy of my left breast in March 2012. After all of my treatment was complete I began looking into my options for breast reconstruction. My local doctor advised against an implant (because of the effect of radiation on the area) so he suggested the TRAM flap as the best option for me which I agreed. In May 2012 I attended a women's conference in Scottsdale, AZ which was life-changin...
Source: Breast Cancer Reconstruction Blog - October 5, 2012 Category: Cancer Tags: AZ breast reconstruction california diep DIEP flap implant monterey prma prma plastic surgery radiation san antonio scottsdale texas TRAM flap Source Type: blogs
DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction
Here's a short video about DIEP flap breast reconstruction after mastectomy.... details about the procedure and why it has become the gold standard in breast reconstruction. Hope you find it useful.Dr C*****PRMA Plastic Surgery specializes in advanced breast reconstruction including DIEP flap, SIEA flap, GAP flap, TUG flap and Alloderm One-Step. In-Network for most US insurance plans. Patients routinely welcomed from across the USA. Please call (800) 692-5565 or email patientadvocate@PRMAplasticsurgery.com to learn more about your breast reconstruction options. Connect with other breast cancer reconstruction patients at w...
Source: Breast Cancer Reconstruction Blog - December 5, 2011 Category: Cancer Tags: after mastectomy breast reconstruction DIEP flap Source Type: blogs
"Fighter"
This film is dedicated to all who fight breast cancer.... past, present, and future. (Source: Breast Cancer Reconstruction Blog)
Source: Breast Cancer Reconstruction Blog - October 5, 2011 Category: Cancer Tags: breast cancer breast cancer awareness fighter prma plastic surgery Source Type: blogs
