Every woman’s experience with breast sensation after mastectomy and reconstruction is different. However, you won’t have the same feeling in your breasts after your surgeries as you did before. That’s because many mastectomy techniques to remove or prevent breast cancer involve severing nerves within the breast. As a result, it’s common to experience breast numbness […]
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A prophylactic mastectomy is a procedure that removes one or both breasts to help prevent breast cancer. Studies have found this surgery can reduce breast cancer risk in high-risk women by at least 90 percent. However, deciding to remove your breasts can sometimes impact your self-confidence and quality of life. To overcome these effects, many
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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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As a woman who has had surgery to treat breast cancer, you may want to pursue additional surgery to restore the look and feel of your breasts. Autologous breast reconstruction — sometimes referred to as “flap” surgery — is one of the sophisticated options available to you. Autologous reconstruction utilizes tissue, including skin, fat, and
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After a mastectomy, many women need to have tissue expanders placed to gradually create a breast pocket that can accommodate an implant. Tissue expanders can be placed during your mastectomy or years after your surgery. If you have expanders placed, you will need to adjust your sleeping position temporarily to increase your comfort and ensure
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The DIEP flap technique is a method of autologous breast reconstruction, meaning your own tissue is used to reconstruct one or both of your breasts. This muscle-sparing technique offers women natural, long-lasting results without the use of breast implants. Less than 5% of surgeons in the United States perform this intricate procedure, and the board-certified
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An increasing number of women are pursuing breast reconstruction to restore the shape and appearance of one or both of their breasts. DIEP flap breast reconstruction is an innovative technique that can help women achieve results that look and feel natural. There are several factors to consider that may affect your candidacy for this procedure. What
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At The Breast Center of Park Meadows Cosmetic Surgery, we understand that when it comes to breast reconstruction, the details matter. One of the specific procedures that sets us apart is areola pigmentation. This procedure is typically the final step in the breast reconstruction process, and it is often a very beneficial step because it is
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When you are diagnosed with breast cancer, the amount of information you are given to process can leave you wondering if you even know the right questions to ask to make sure you are being your best health advocate. At Park Meadows Cosmetic Surgery, we understand that a cancer diagnosis comes with a rollercoaster of
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After mastectomy surgery, it is important to allow yourself adequate time to heal. Your surgeon will send you home with specific guidelines to follow, but these tips can serve as reminders to aid your recovery at home. Get plenty of rest. You have been through a major ordeal with your diagnosis and surgery and may be
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