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There is a common misconception that breast reconstruction is complete after one surgery. Although the idea of having optimal outcomes after only one surgery sounds great, unfortunately this is rarely a realistic expectation. Post Op Breast Augmentation Recovery, Fat Grafting Breast, Breast Reduction Recovery, Mastectomy Reconstruction, Preventative Double Mastectomy, Fat Grafting, Breast Reconstruction, Breast Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery

There is a common misconception that breast reconstruction is complete after one surgery. Although the idea of having optimal outcomes after only one surgery sounds great, unfortunately this is rarely a realistic expectation.

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Mastectomy & Reconstruction: Surgery and Recovery — hannah homegrown Mastectomy Reconstruction, Process Of Healing, Mastectomy Recovery, Double Mastectomy, Breast Reconstruction, Hospital Gown, Reconstructive Surgery, Breast Surgery, Post Op

It's been almost four weeks since my preventive double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery. It feels a lot longer than that some days, but I also know 4 weeks really isn't that much time. The process of healing has been a lot better than I anticipated in most ways, but some things that I didn't ex

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Options following a mastectomy include flat closure (ie no reconstruction), or breast reconstruction with either implants or the patient’s own tissue (known as “flap” procedures).  Flap procedures are performed either as a “pedicle” flap or a “free” flap. Flap Reconstruction Surgery, Flat Closure Mastectomy, Unilateral Mastectomy, Double Mastectomy Reconstruction, Diep Flap Reconstruction, Single Mastectomy, Mastectomy Reconstruction, Positive Education, Mastectomy Surgery

Options following a mastectomy include flat closure (ie no reconstruction), or breast reconstruction with either implants or the patient’s own tissue (known as “flap” procedures). Flap procedures are performed either as a “pedicle” flap or a “free” flap.

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The DIEP flap is the most advanced form of breast reconstruction available today. It is also the preferred technique at PRMA. It uses the patient's own abdominal skin and fat. The tissue is used to restore a natural, warm, soft breast after mastectomy. Unlike the TRAM flap, the DIEP preserves all the abdominal muscles. Only skin and fat are removed. The tissue is removed similar to a "tummy tuck." Diep Flap Before And After, Diep Flap Reconstruction, Mastectomy Reconstruction, Breast Reconstruction, Tummy Tucks, Abdominal Muscles, Plastic Surgery, Surgery, Muscles

The DIEP flap is the most advanced form of breast reconstruction available today. It is also the preferred technique at PRMA. It uses the patient's own abdominal skin and fat. The tissue is used to restore a natural, warm, soft breast after mastectomy. Unlike the TRAM flap, the DIEP preserves all the abdominal muscles. Only skin and fat are removed. The tissue is removed similar to a "tummy tuck."

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