The results of a recent study shows that patients that underwent breast reconstruction surgery using tissue from their own abdomen experienced an improvement in their self confidence and overall quality of life in as little as three weeks after surgery. (more…)
Oncoplastic surgery is a fancy name for a procedure that makes it easier for women with breast cancer to avoid a mastectomy by having a lumpectomy and a breast lift/reduction at the same time.
I see numerous patients these days who are interested in replacing their aging saline implants. While some choose to place new saline implants, many are interested in switching to silicone. There are several motivations for the change, but here are a few: (more…)
Traditional Latissimus Flap
Numerous alternatives are available to women seeking breast reconstruction. Most commonly, patients are offered a simple technique, a tissue expander, or a complicated one, like a free-flap reconstruction (DIEP flap.) Often not mentioned, is an intermediate technique I call a “Skin-Sparing Latissimus Flap” which offers advantages over the other two procedures. (more…)