From DIEP Flap and TUG Flap procedures to lesser-known SHAEP and Stacked Flaps, we offer a range of natural tissue reconstruction and breast sensation restoration options. Whether you're interested in direct-to-implant or expander implant reconstruction, we are experienced in both prepectoral and subpectoral approaches. We perform a wide range of procedures, like conversion to prepectoral implants, flap revision, fat grafting, and surgery on the opposite breast, to improve your breast reconstruction. We offer surgical and non-surgical options, like 3-D tattoo, that allow our surgeons to create a natural appearing nipple as the final touch for your breast reconstruction. We help our patients understand the types of mastectomies available and how genetic information, like BRCA gene mutations, can factor into your decisions. We pioneered a unique and reliable abdominal wall reconstruction procedure to repair TRAM flap related hernias and contour deformities. We offer procedures to help prevent as well as ease lymphedema, a condition where limbs swell after lymph node removal. Radiation can be an important part of your breast cancer treatment. Learn how to coordinate it with your reconstructive timing and approach. For men facing mastectomy, we offer a variety of procedures including natural tissue flaps, fat grafting, and nipple reconstruction. Our team can help you navigate surgical options from facelift and browlift to necklift and eyelid rejuvenation. Non-surgical facial rejuvenation options include Botox, fillers, laser peels, and chemical peels. In addition to nose-reshaping, our surgeons perform procedures that can alleviate breathing difficulties associated with deviated septum and internal nasal blockages. We’re experts in cosmetic breast procedures, including augmentation with fat grafting, implant augmentation, reduction, and lift. Liposuction, abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck, and butt augmentation can all reshape the body to improve your appearance. We offer brachioplasty, or arm lift, and thigh lift to transform your extremities. Enjoy body sculpting and facial rejuvenation treatments like CoolSculpting, IPL, Microneedle Skin Tightening, and more administered by our Aesthetician. Oncoplastic procedures like oncoplastic closure, reduction and lift, and local tissue flaps for volume loss preserve breast shape after a lumpectomy. A systematic approach to post mastectomy pain. Specialized tattooing and micro-needling can help create or refine nipple reconstruction, manage scars, and more. Tattooing can create permanent makeup, improve the appearance of hair density, and more.

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Charlotte Strikes Again: A Quilter’s Continued Commitment to Patient Empowerment

By: The NYBRA Team

April 10, 2023

NYBRA Plastic Surgery's nurse Bella, patient Charlotte's niece and Mollie Sugarman with sewn quilts for patients.

Our incredible patient, Charlotte, has been a constant source of sewing support since she first laid eyes on her own Patient Empowerment Program pre-surgical care package in 2019. Over the past four years, Charlotte—who quilts and sews for recreation—has sewn over eighteen hundred belt buddy pillows, along with countless masks during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Her commitment to other breast reconstruction patients and our practice community has only grown with time. This winter, she sent her niece to our office from Long Island City to deliver yet another abundant supply of belt buddies!

Mollie Sugarman, Clinical Director of the Patient Empowerment Program volunteered, “Charlotte’s positive mindset and sense of humor has buoyed her through her journey. We are so very grateful for her incredible generosity and continued support of NYBRA patients.”

We are overwhelmed with gratitude for her consistent contributions to patients in need. We spoke to her after a large delivery in January of 2022: read on for more about Charlotte.

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