Many women do not have enough excess tissue in their lower abdomen (DIEP flap) or thighs (PAP/TUG flap) to perform a satisfactory breast reconstruction. The…
When we discuss DIEP flap breast reconstruction, the natural tendency is to focus on the breast. Since the goal of the procedure is to create…
In the first installment of DIEP Flap: the Advanced Course, we talked about restoring breast sensation. This time, we are going to delve into donor…
Breast reconstruction was once simply a matter of preserving or reconstructing a patient’s nipple and areola and creating a soft, natural breast. Advances in modern…
Restoring sensation to a reconstructed breast is the last piece of the puzzle. For years we have been able to preserve the nipple and areola…
During aesthetic breast consultations, patients regularly ask me: “Do I need a breast reduction or a breast lift?” Or, ”while you are doing my reduction,…
Amazing case the other day...we had brand new micro instruments. When you are sewing with suture thinner than a human hair and vessels that are…
Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator (DIEP) flaps are the most common natural tissue reconstruction we perform in our practice. A modern DIEP flap is more…
Postoperative pain management is an essential component of any successful procedure. Unfortunately, efforts to keep patients comfortable after surgery can sometimes be shortsighted, leaning on…
A breast cancer diagnosis can be challenging to digest. Patients receive vast amounts of new information at once, which makes it hard to make choices…