Delayed Breast Reconstruction after Mastectomy

What Is Delayed Breast Reconstruction and Who Is It For?

The message behind delayed breast reconstruction is simple: if you want to reconstruct one or both breasts after a mastectomy, it is never too late to do so. While many patients decide to restore their original breast shape as part of the mastectomy procedure itself, delayed breast reconstruction can take place weeks, months, or even years later. […]

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How Long Will it Take to Recover from My DIEP Flap Surgery?

DIEP flap surgery is an autologous breast reconstruction technique that takes excess tissue from the lower belly to rebuild your breasts after a mastectomy or lumpectomy. If you’re interested in a method that provides lifelong results, DIEP flap doesn’t require eventual replacement, unlike implant-based reconstruction. At The Breast Center Park Meadows Cosmetic Surgery, our board-certified plastic surgeons

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What Happens To Implants After Radiation?

Radiation therapy is an effective treatment that uses high-energy particles to destroy cancer cells and shrink tumors. Typically recommended for all stages of breast cancer, this therapy is often administered before breast reconstruction. In some cases, radiation may be necessary after reconstruction, which is associated with a higher risk of complications and cosmetic issues. Radiation therapy can

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3 Surprising Facts About Delayed Breast Reconstruction

Delayed breast reconstruction may be an ideal way to conclude your breast cancer journey. It can be performed months, years, or decades after a lumpectomy or mastectomy procedure. Here are three facts to know about if you are considering having delayed breast reconstruction. 1. Most Breast Cancer Survivors are Candidates In the past, you may

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Debunking Common Breast Reconstruction Myths

Breast reconstruction can be healing, empowering, and transformative. Yet many women who would benefit from the procedure forgo it due to a lack of accurate information. Patient education is a cornerstone of The Breast Center Park Meadows Cosmetic Surgery. Our board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeons want you to make informed decisions regarding your care. Below,

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How Long After Mastectomy Can You Have Reconstruction?

You can choose to undergo breast reconstruction at nearly any point after your mastectomy, depending on your preferences and specific circumstances. Reconstructive surgery can be performed promptly after a unilateral or bilateral mastectomy, or many years down the road. The timing of your reconstruction will fall into one of three categories: immediate, delayed, or staged.

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What Every Woman Should Know about Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is a widespread disease that impacts many women in the United States and around the world. At The Breast Center Park Meadows Cosmetic Surgery, we want to help women gain a better understanding of breast cancer, and of the breast reconstruction options that are available in the face of a cancer diagnosis. We created the

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The Fight Against Breast Cancer Doesn’t End in October

It is a humbling experience to witness the strength and courage demonstrated by our breast reconstruction patients every day. At The Breast Center of Park Meadows Cosmetic Surgery in Denver, we understand that spreading awareness every October about breast cancer and its effects on women across the country is only the beginning of fighting this

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