Breast Reconstuction

Each year, more than 100,000 women undergo some form of mastectomy in the United States, according to Brigham and Women’s Hospital. More American women may also be seeking reconstruction after that surgery, reported the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. The organization found that number of women seeking reconstruction rose from 62% from 2009 to 2014. While …

A Guide to Understanding The DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction Process Read More »

DIEP (deep inferior epigastric perforator) Flap breast reconstruction uses tissue and fat from the abdominal area to reconstruct the breast mound. This advanced breast reconstruction option produces the most natural-feeling results and eliminates potential complications from breast implants. Very few plastic surgeons offer the DIEP Flap technique. Dr. Ben Brown, a board-certified plastic surgeon near Pensacola, is proud …

Four Advantages of DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction Read More »

Breast cancer is a traumatizing illness with serious consequences for your physical and mental health. Many patients undergo mastectomies or lumpectomies that dramatically alter their breasts. Those who choose breast reconstruction as part of their healing process often feel overwhelmed by the different surgery options. While many people opt for implants, advancements in breast reconstruction allow you …

Benefits Offered By DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction Read More »

Breast reconstruction following mastectomy is a reconstructive procedure that, by an act of Congress, is covered by insurance, including Medicaid. Coverage is not dependent upon when you undergo reconstruction, but due to variances from plan to plan, it is a good idea to check with your insurance provider to determine the extent of coverage your …

Is Breast Reconstruction Covered by Insurance? Read More »

Fast Facts: Breast cancer can return in certain cases, whether the breast has been reconstructed or not. Breast reconstruction does not increase or decrease the risk of recurrent breast cancer. Breast cancer treatment often requires a procedure called a mastectomy, in which part or all of one or both breasts is removed. Breast reconstruction rebuilds …

Can a Reconstructed Breast Get Cancer? Read More »

Fast Facts: Alloderm is a brand of acellular dermal matrix (ADM) that is commonly used in breast reconstruction procedures. ADMs are pliable, versatile sheets of dehydrated tissue from which the cells have been removed. Acellular dermal matrix acts like a scaffolding and provides extra support during breast reconstructive surgery. What is an acellular dermal matrix? …

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Fast Facts: Breast cancer treatment often requires partial or total removal of one or both breasts. This surgery is called a mastectomy. Breast reconstruction involves reforming or reshaping one or both breasts after mastectomy to create a natural reconstruction of the breast(s). Breast reconstruction can greatly reduce the psychological impact of mastectomy.   There are …

What is the Best Type of Breast Reconstruction? Read More »

  After tissue expander breast reconstruction, my primary concern is keeping your skin alive. The most common complication following tissue expander breast reconstruction is mastectomy skin necrosis (death of the mastectomy skin). The early postoperative period is when the skin left behind after the mastectomies, which is your breast skin, can die. The reason it …

Breast Reconstruction with a Tissue Expander – Recovery Read More »

  Fast Facts: After your surgery to remove your breast (mastectomy), I will start breast reconstruction using a tissue expander. A tissue expander is like an empty breast implant that can be gradually filled with normal saline (salt and water) over 6-8 weeks. I will leave the tissue expander in place in your chest until …

Breast Reconstruction with a Tissue Expander – Description Read More »

Fast Facts: Tissue expansion is the process of gradually stretching the skin of your chest to make room for future reconstruction with an implant or your own tissue. Once the tissue has expanded adequately, I perform a second surgery to remove the tissue expander and replace it with a permanent breast implant. Tissue expander to …

Tissue Expander to Implant Exchange – Description and Recovery Read More »