In late 2016, Omaha, Nebraska scored big points for women. It became a site for a type of microvascular flap surgery for breast reconstruction after mastectomy. Creighton Medical Center offered it first. It uses a woman's
Submitted by Dr. Frank J. DellaCroce, ITC Advisory Board Member and MD, FACS, from the Center for Restorative Breast Surgery, New Orleans, LA www.breastcenter.com For women who’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer, the emotional blow of mastectomy and the sense
As part of our African American breast cancer focus with BWHI this month, we’re taking a look at breast reconstruction and racial disparity. African American women are twice as likely as Caucasian women to choose
Many women who want to have their breast reconstructed in the most “natural” way possible will choose autologous reconstruction. This method uses their own tissue, as opposed to implant reconstruction. The multiple surgical sites required
The decision to undergo breast reconstruction is a deeply personal one and for many women who are looking into autologous breast reconstruction, the process can also be confusing and daunting due to the number of
Deciding on an abdominal flap is often a time-consuming process. Clearly, you and your plastic surgeon will take into account your own preferences and individual medical needs when trying to decide. However, there’s an interesting new
Autologous reconstruction is a popular choice for women who like the idea of a more “natural” reconstruction using their own tissue. Despite being a more invasive process than breast implants, autologous reconstruction results in low
