Blog Category - Breast Reconstruction

Apr

Lauren Lynch, PA-C discusses Post-Op/Discharge instructions after Tissue Expander to Breast Implant

Hi my name is Lauren Lynch and I'm a Physician’s Assistant here at Florida Plastic Surgery Group. Today I’m going to talk with you about your exchange of tissue expander to implant with the addition of fat grafting. When you wake up from surgery, you’re go...

Apr

Lauren Lynch, PA-C discusses Post-Op/Discharge instructions after a DIEP Flap Reconstruction Procedure

Hi my name is Lauren Lynch and I'm one of the physician assistants here at Florida plastic surgery group today I’m going to discuss your post-op instructions for the deep flap that’s deep inferior epigastric perforator flap Diep when you wake up from surgery on...

Apr

Which Type of Breast Reconstruction Is Best for Me?

Reconstructive surgery offers women who are facing the physical and emotional turmoil of a mastectomy a way to rebuild the breast with results that can closely mimic the look and feel of a natural breast. The field of breast reconstruction has seen numerous advances over the year...

Apr

Jacksonville Plastic Surgeons Answer FAQs About Breast Implant Safety and Breast Augmentation

Plastic surgeons with Florida Plastic Surgery Group answer frequently asked questions about breast implant safety, candidacy, and recovery from breast augmentation. Jacksonville, FL - According to the most recent statistics available from the American Society of Plastic Su...

Apr

Why Do Breasts Sag?

The development of breast ptosis (sagginess) is very common. In fact, this particular concern is one reason why breast enhancement procedures are some of the most frequently performed treatments in the field of aesthetic plastic surgery—many women simply want an effective w...

Apr

Breast Reconstruction Misconceptions

Breast reconstruction has helped many women restore their breasts after mastectomy or lumpectomy (breast conservation) with exceptional results. For individuals who are going through such a challenging time in their lives, it is very important to have the best possible informatio...

Apr

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...

Apr

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...

Apr

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...

Apr

What is DIEP flap reconstruction?

A mastectomy or breast cancer diagnosis can be traumatic for both the patient and their loved ones. Fortunately, for many people they have the opportunity to reconstruct their breasts. There are several options for breast reconstruction, but we will be focusing on DIEP flap breas...

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