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.

Be Informed Lecture Series

Experts and leaders in the cancer community come to NYBRA to provide our patients with quality news and insights.

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We help you see the whole picture

When you receive a cancer diagnosis, it’s easy to feel as though you don’t know which questions to ask or what information you need, let alone where to find that information. After all, how can you know what you need to know when you’ve never had to know it before?

Our monthly Be Informed Lecture Series provides patients with information and insights that are useful at every stage. Experts in the community come to NYBRA to give pro bono lectures on a range of topics, including genetic mutations, dietary insights, and the latest surgical techniques.

Raspanti lecture

UNDERSTANDING LYMPHEDEMA Know your level of risk & how to reduce it.

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Nutritionally Preparing Your Body for Surgery

Mary Gravinas lecture

How Do We Tell The Children? Practical Skills for Sharing Difficult Information

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Biomarker Testing in Breast Cancer: What Does it Mean to You? with Yelda Nouri, MD.

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UNLOCKING WELLNESS: The Power of Oncological Rehabilitation

IV Treatments for Restoration and Health Maintenance

Post Trauma Growth: Inspiring Stories of Three Thrivers

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The Importance of Physical Therapy

Completing the Circle: Nipple Reconstruction and Medical Nipple Tattoos

Understanding Nutrition Basics and the Surprising Ways It Will Help You Improve Your Health

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Getting Your Mojo Back

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What Tests Determine Breast Cancer Treatment Recommendations?

Latest Update on Hereditary Connection to Breast and Ovarian Cancer

stress management lecture

Getting Through the Holidays

Wellness Metaphors: Writing to Boost Resilience and Lower Stress

Be Informed Lecture Series

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