Breast Reconstruction

Benefits of breast reconstruction after fighting cancer

Daniel Y. Maman, MD | New York, NY Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Breast reconstruction offers many women the opportunity to regain control of their body and self-image following the emotional journey through breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Answers to common questions about breast reconstruction

Michelle De Souza, MD | Overland Park, KS Friday, November 1, 2019

Breast reconstruction for breast cancer patients has been an option for several years. Unfortunately, it is not usually talked about in conversations about mastectomies and lumpectomies.

Understanding your options for breast reconstruction following mastectomy

Kelly Sullivan, MD, FACS | Annapolis, MD Tuesday, October 15, 2019

It is important to remember that if faced with a breast cancer diagnosis, you will have choices on how, and if, you would like to reconstruct your breasts following removal of the cancer.

What you need to know about your breast reconstruction options

Cristiane Ueno, MD | Morgantown, WV Tuesday, June 18, 2019

A breast cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming, but it's important that every patient knows their options for treatment and reconstruction.

Why a patient advocate attends Plastic Surgery The Meeting

Terri Coutee Thursday, September 20, 2018

A patient advocate for breast reconstructions recounts her experience at Plastic Surgery The Meeting in 2016 and explains why she keeps coming back.

What is the TRAM flap breast reconstruction technique?

Philip Beegle, MD | Newnan, GA Friday, June 22, 2018

A TRAM flap breast reconstruction procedure involves moving a small amount of the patient's abdominal tissue, including fat and muscle, to the chest, where it can then be used to rebuild the breast mound.

Inside the 'Angelina Jolie effect' on breast reconstruction

Jay Orringer, MD | Beverly Hills, CA Tuesday, March 20, 2018

Angelina Jolie's reconstructive breast surgeon shares his insight five years after her preventative mastectomy and breast reconstruction.

Understanding the breast cancer gene and how it could affect your family

Christopher Shale, MD | Ogden, UT Friday, February 2, 2018

Working with breast cancer patients during breast reconstruction is both challenging and incredibly rewarding. While watching my patients suffer can be tough, I am often inspired by their strength, resolve and selflessness.

Understanding your options for breast reconstruction

Kent Higdon, MD & Christopher Tokin, MD | Nashville, TN Tuesday, January 9, 2018

Advances in microsurgical techniques have allowed plastic surgeons the ability to offer a myriad of different breast reconstruction options for optimal results.

Patient advocate stresses the importance of breast reconstruction awareness

Terri Coutee | Patient Advocate Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Many women are being educated about breast reconstruction when the discussion about mastectomy is taking place.Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day can help close this gap in education.

Advocating for breast reconstruction awareness by ASPS member surgeons

Karen Horton, MD, FACS, FRCSC | San Francisco, CA Thursday, October 12, 2017

Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day is used to promote awareness of breast reconstruction options to the general public, but studies have shown that not all women are made aware of their breast reconstruction options at the time of their breast cancer diagnosis.

Recovery after DIEP flap breast reconstruction

Minas Chrysopoulo, MD | San Antonio, TX Wednesday, October 4, 2017

Many patients believe reconstruction with implants is the least painful option since the procedure is less invasive and has a shorter operative time than DIEP flap. However, studies have shown this is not the case.

Breast reconstruction options after a mastectomy

Daniel Liu, MD | Zion, IL Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Breast reconstruction is achieved through several plastic surgery techniques that attempt to restore a breast to near normal shape, appearance and size following mastectomy.

Sensory nerve repair at time of DIEP flap breast reconstruction may restore feeling after mastectomy

Minas Chrysopoulo, MD | San Antonio, TX Tuesday, May 16, 2017

For patients undergoing mastectomy for breast cancer treatment, losing feeling is a very common concern. Although much work remains to be done in this area, restoring feeling to the reconstructed breast is showing some promising results.

What is giant juvenile fibroadenoma and how is it treated?

John Y.S. Kim, MD | Chicago, IL Friday, May 5, 2017

A rare subtype of fibroadenoma is termed a "giant juvenile fibroadenoma" and these masses can grow larger than 5cm in diameter. Significant presenting asymmetry of the breasts may occur and subsequent removal of these fibroadenomas can result in concomitant deformity.