DIEP candidate with previous abdominal procedures
There have been much interest in a woman’s candidacy for abdominal flap procedures if previous abdominal surgery has been done. Especially with c-sections, many women have been told that they are not candidates for the DIEP flap. Often times with low-transverse incisions (Pfannenstiel) incisions, the Superior Inferior Epigastric Artery (SIEA) has been transected. A recent study … Continue reading DIEP candidate with previous abdominal procedures
Continue ReadingBreast Reconstruction with Fat Grafting/Transfer
One of the newest techniques for breast reconstruction involve utilization of the exciting benefits of fat grafting. Much research has been put forth into plastic surgery for harvesting of fat and its potential as stem cells. Fat grafting and transfer has been utilized both for breast augmentation but also in breast reconstruction for contouring of … Continue reading Breast Reconstruction with Fat Grafting/Transfer
Continue ReadingHappy New Year!
Happy New Year to all! I hope that much of the information has been helpful to you. Please continue to follow as I look forward to continually adding information on the subject this coming 2012 and into the future! To a healthy & happy 2012!!!
Continue ReadingAnalysis of Sensibility in the DIEP breast reconstruction
The DIEP flap has been considered by many authors as “the definitive standard in breast reconstruction” due to its “achievable shape and consistency, permanence of static and dynamic symmetry, and aesthetic and functional gain in the donor site”. One question regarding this most-innovative type of breast reconstruction such as the DIEP and other free tissue … Continue reading Analysis of Sensibility in the DIEP breast reconstruction
Continue ReadingOctober
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month!
Continue ReadingNipple-Areolar Complex Reconstruction
The final stage of the breast reconstruction is the reconstruction of the nipple-areolar complex (NAC). Usually, this is performed after the nipple reconstruction, however, it may be done without it as well. While some women opt not to have anything further done after the breast reconstruction, as discussed in the last post, these relatively benign … Continue reading Nipple-Areolar Complex Reconstruction
Continue ReadingNipple Reconstruction
Many people have asked about what happens with the nipple and areola after the reconstruction. I do have a post on nipple-sparing mastectomy. However, if the nipple-areolar complex (NAC) is removed during the mastectomy, there are several different procedures to reconstruct the NAC to complete the breast reconstruction. I usually wait approximately 6-12 weeks after … Continue reading Nipple Reconstruction
Continue ReadingWellness Center
Come listen to the presentation on advances in breast cancer and screening/diagnostic technology by the Wellness Center Thursday 6/30 – Phoenix, A. Breast mammographers, breast surgeons, and myself will be there to disucss.
Continue ReadingOperation Smile
Sorry for the absence… Medical mission in Zhengzhou, China. Looking to screen ~200 children with cleft lips and/or palates and operate on ~170. Operation Smile www.operationsmile.org Back soon 🙂
Continue ReadingNipple-Sparing Mastectomy and Reconstruction
Nipple-sparing mastectomy has been a controversial topic in breast cancer and its treatment. Not all women are candidates for this procedure for treatment, and it is necessary to discuss with your general/breast surgeon on your candidacy. In general, women who may fall into this category include those women who do not have cancer at the … Continue reading Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy and Reconstruction
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