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Jul
What does a typical recovery look like after DIEP flap breast reconstruction?
Any surgical recovery covers a spectrum and it will largely depend on the individual and how prepared they are physically/mentally entering surgery. Overall, we say DIEP flap breast reconstruction recovery is 6-8 weeks. This does not mean that you necessarily need to take that mu...
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Jul
What can I expect from my hospital stay for a DIEP flap breast reconstruction?
A bilateral (both breasts) DIEP flap surgery on average takes 6-8 hours to perform from start to finish. Following surgery the patient is moved to the PACU (post-anesthesia care unit) briefly prior to being transferred to the ICU overnight. Overnight you will remain in the ICU fo...
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Jul
What determines my breast incision pattern following DIEP flap breast reconstruction?
The DIEP flap breast reconstruction is an excellent option for those patients that desire to use their own tissue to reconstruct their breasts following a mastectomy. The incision across the abdomen resembles an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) incision. However, the breast incision p...
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Jul
Can tissue regenerate after I undergo a gynecomastia procedure?
Gynecomastia is a benign medical condition of enlarged glandular tissue of the male breast. There are a variety of factors that can lead to this condition, but the most commonly it is an unknown cause. A surgery can be performed to excise (remove) the glandular tissue through a h...
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Jul
What Is the Recovery for a Gynecomastia Surgery?
The excision (removal) of the glandular tissue of the male breast is a fairly straightforward procedure and recovery. Our patients will receive both verbal and written post-operative instructions to reference during their recovery. There will be no dressings to change during your...
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Jul
Are there sutures that need to be removed for labiaplasty?
Blog Series on Labiaplasty: The ten things you've been wanting to know. Number 10/10:Q: Are there sutures that need to be removed for labiaplasty? A: We use dissolvable sutures that will not need to be removed. There will be some sutures on the exterior on the labi...
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14
Jul
Jacksonville Plastic Surgeons Answer Frequently Asked Questions About Labiaplasty and Recovery
Jacksonville, FL - Labiaplasty, also referred to as labia reduction surgery, is becoming a more popular procedure with each passing year. The treatment is designed to eliminate excess labial tissue, a common concern among many women that can cause extreme discomfort, as wel...
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Jul
What happens if I begin menstruation after my labiaplasty?
Blog Series on Labiaplasty: The ten things you've been wanting to know. Number 9/10:Q: What happens if I begin menstruation after my labiaplasty? A: A labiaplasty is an elective outpatient office surgery to reduce the size of the labia minora (the outer minora). Af...
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Jul
Does a labiaplasty affect the structure or “tightness” of the vagina?
Blog Series on Labiaplasty: The ten things you've been wanting to know. Number 8/10:Q: Does a labiaplasty affect the structure or “tightness” of the vagina? A: No. A labiaplasty only addresses the external anatomy of the labia minora and the excess tiss...
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Jul
What will my recovery be like following a labiaplasty?
Blog Series on Labiaplasty: The ten things you've been wanting to know. Number 2/10:Q: What will my recovery be like following a labiaplasty? A: Typically patients recover quickly from this procedure, usually within one week. The swelling may last up to 3 weeks followin...
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