08
Sep
Who Are Candidates for Hybrid Breast Reconstruction?
The decision to have breast reconstruction following a mastectomy is a personal one. For some women, the experience of losing one or both breasts can feel as devastating as receiving the cancer diagnosis. Many opt to have breast reconstruction to return to a feeling of wholeness...
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Sep
Measure Twice, Cut Once – More Natural-Looking Navel After DIEP Flap
She shapes the umbilical incision in a way that results in a hidden scar inside the umbilicus, for a more natural-looking navel. This careful shaping takes some more time in the operating room but provides better results after the initial reconstruction.60-year old woman, 6 weeks...
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Sep
Questions to Ask Your Surgeon Before Breast Reconstruction Surgery
Are you specially trained in microsurgery?Breast reconstruction surgery using perforator flaps, such as a DIEP flap, requires extensive microsurgical training to accomplish safely and reliably. All of our surgeons are experienced in microsurgery. Our surgeons focus their pr...
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Sep
Choosing Between DIEP Flap and Implant Breast Reconstruction
Choosing what manner of reconstruction to undergo after mastectomy, DIEP flap or implant breast reconstruction, is a personal and sometimes difficult choice. Sometimes, your doctor will shepherd you towards one selection and sometimes you will be good candidate for multiple choic...
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