Blog Category - Breast Reconstruction

Apr

The DIEP Flap Procedure A Comprehensive Guide from Your Trusted Experts in Tucson

If you're considering plastic surgery in Tucson, especially an advanced procedure like the DIEP flap, it is essential to know all of the details about your procedure from your consultation until your full recovery. At Tucson Plastic Surgery, Dr. Raman Mahabir and Dr. Silvia...

Apr

Who is a Good Candidate For Breast Reconstruction?

Breast Reconstruction is a brave and preventative step for women who decide to have a mastectomy or lumpectomy. In 2021, breast cancer emerged as the most prevalent cancer worldwide, constituting about 12% of all new global cancer cases. Studies indicate approximately one in eigh...

Apr

Am I a Candidate for DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction?

Many women are looking to have cosmetic procedures that restore the appearance of one or both breasts. The DIEP flap breast reconstruction surgery is an excellent option for achieving this goal because the results look and feel natural as the tissues are taken directly from your...

Apr

Preparing for DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction

Breast reconstruction surgery can be an essential and empowering step for women undergoing mastectomy as part of their breast cancer treatment. One option is DIEP flap reconstruction, a procedure that uses the patient's tissue to create a new breast. If you are considering...

Apr

What to Expect After Breast Reconstructions Surgery

Breast reconstruction surgery can serve as an important step in the physical and mental healing process for women who have had a mastectomy. It can help restore self-image and make women feel more comfortable in their bodies. It's important to understand that breast reconst...

Apr

Implant vs. Flap Breast Reconstruction Surgery: How to Decide

Breast reconstruction surgery is a procedure that helps restore the shape and appearance of the breast after mastectomy. There are two main types of breast reconstruction surgery: implant-based reconstruction and flap reconstruction. Implant-based reconstruction involves the use...

Apr

What to Expect After a DIEP Flap Reconstruction

DIEP flap reconstruction is a surgical procedure used to reconstruct the breasts, usually after mastectomy. Here we will explain the procedure in detail, as well as what to expect afterward. 1. ProcedureThe DIEP flap procedure is performed under general anesthesia, so you will b...

Apr

Can Belly Fat Be Used for Breast Reconstruction?

Breast reconstruction surgery includes a variety of surgical procedures designed to replace breast tissue which is removed following lumpectomy or mastectomy. A woman's lower abdominal or “belly” tissue is one of the most common areas of the body that we can use...

Apr

What is DIEP Flap Surgery?

Breast reconstruction surgery is designed to restore and rebuild your breast shape following mastectomy surgery which removes your breast tissue to treat or prevent breast cancer. DIEP flap breast reconstruction is an advanced form of breast reconstruction that uses your own lowe...

Apr

Answering Your Breast Reconstruction FAQs

Breast reconstruction is a surgical process that involves restoring breast shape, volume, and symmetry after mastectomy for cancer or cancer prevention. The decision to undergo breast reconstruction is a personal one, and there are a variety of surgical options. We are committed...