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View ArticleCan I expect favorable results with two different reconstruction methods
Question: (Expander/implant on one side with a tram flap procedure and small implant on other.) Diagnosed with Left Breast invasive ductal carcinoma on 10/05/12 and had Bilateral skin sparing; total...
View ArticleI had a double mastectomy and am having problems with expanders moving...
QUESTION: I had a double mastectomy and am having problems with expanders moving towards the arm pits causing pain. What can I do? My double mastectomy was the end of January. I am having the expanders...
View ArticleAfter having a DIEP flap surgery and during the healing process, is it okay...
Answer: There is no evidence that caffeine impairs wound healing. Nicotine on the other hand from first hand or second hand smoke is a known risk factor for wound healing problems. The post After...
View ArticleAfter having a double skin sparing mastectomy where the expander failed in...
Answer: Unfortunately this is a common scenario. Capsular contracture and infection are two of the most common reasons for corrective breast surgery after reconstruction. For these women autologous...
View ArticleI just had expanders exchanged for implants. How long until I can begin...
Question: I was receiving PT which included TENS unit for an ankle injury, prior to being diagnosed with cancer. At that time my PT terminated all massages and the TENS unit. Now I am post double...
View ArticleHow long after chemotherapy or radiation do I need to wait before I have...
Answer: You should wait 1-2 months following chemotherapy. This allows your body time to recover from the treatments before having an operation. You should wait at least 3 months or more following...
View ArticleWhat are the benefits of using my own tissue, I believe it is called FLAP...
Answer: Since autologous reconstruction uses your own body’s tissue to reconstruct the breast, the tissue is there for life. It will change in volume as your normal weight fluctuations occur throughout...
View ArticleHow do I know if I am a candidate for FLAP reconstruction?
Answer: You are a candidate for a DIEP flap reconstruction if the amount of fat you have on your lower abdomen is sufficient to reconstruct one or both breasts to the desired volume. The tissue used is...
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Living Through Breast Cancer
Living Through Breast Cancer – Omega Hospital Fritz Esker Abby Photo, LLC Breast cancer is perhaps the most terrifying diagnosis a woman can face. For American women, death rates are higher for breast...
View Article5 Things You Should Know Before Your Augmentation Procedure
Breast augmentation is a procedure many women undergo to increase size, restore volume, or improve the shape and symmetry of the breast. Breast augmentations, or “boob jobs,” can not only help women...
View Article5 Things You Should Know Before Your Augmentation Procedure
Breast augmentation is a procedure many women undergo to increase size, restore volume, or improve the shape and symmetry of the breast. Breast augmentations, or “boob jobs,” can not only help women...
View ArticleThe longevity of Botox® Cosmetic Treatments
Summary:FDA approved Botox® is the most common non-surgical treatment for wrinkles, lines and folds in your face.Botox® cosmetic treatment is an injection of Botox® using a shallow, short needle into a...
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Which Breast Surgery Is Right For You?
Summary:Breast surgeries performed by an experienced plastic surgeon generally fit into three different categories, augmentations, lifts, and reductionsBreast augmentation surgery is an outpatient...
View ArticleAn Ultimate Guide to the Mommy Makeover
Summary: Why Get a Mommy Makeover? What Procedures are Part of a Mommy Makeover? How Should I Prepare for My Mommy Makeover? How Long Will I Be in Recovery and What Should I Expect? Can I Get Pregnant...
View ArticleThe longevity of Botox® Cosmetic Treatments
Summary: FDA approved Botox® is the most common non-surgical treatment for wrinkles, lines and folds in your face.Botox® cosmetic treatment is an injection of Botox® using a shallow, short needle into...
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Which Breast Surgery Is Right For You?
Summary: Breast surgeries performed by an experienced plastic surgeon generally fit into three different categories, augmentations, lifts, and reductionsBreast augmentation surgery is an outpatient...
View ArticleAn Ultimate Guide to the Mommy Makeover
Summary: Why Get a Mommy Makeover? What Procedures are Part of a Mommy Makeover? How Should I Prepare for My Mommy Makeover? How Long Will I Be in Recovery and What Should I Expect? Can I Get Pregnant...
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Textured Breast Implant Recall: Removing Your Textured Implants
8 Minute Read: Have you heard about the FDA recall of Allergan BIOCELL® textured breast implants? Are you wondering what this news is about and what action you need to take if you have these implants?...
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