Breast cancer reconstruction is challenging. In some patients, who do not wish to have implants, we can reconstruct the breast with the patient’s own body tissue. This is called an autologous breast reconstruction. In the DIEP flap reconstruction, the skin and fat from the abdomen and sometimes a small cuff of rectus muscle is disconnected from the blood supply in…
Breast implant reconstruction after bilateral mastectomy for breast cancer or BRCA-1 positivity can be challenging. After a mastectomy, there is less blood flow to the skin and there less soft tissue coverage available for an implant. Some patients may experience cellulitis, gross infection, or significant capsular contracture after mastectomy reconstruction. In some patients that experience this we remove the implants…
The upper and lower blepharoplasty can really help to rejuvenate the face and provide a more well rested appearance to the face. Upper and lower blepharoplasty can be performed in 1-2 hours depending upon the anatomy of the aging eyelids and what needs to be corrected. Bruising can last as long as three days to as long as 4 weeks…
Secondary mastopexy augmentation is a mastopexy procedure in the previously augmented patient. After childbirth or breast feeding the breast becomes ptotic and occasionally the nipple areola complex can widen. In some patients depending on the strength and position of the pectoralis major muscle, the implants can become laterally displaced. After children, patients usually desire the nipple areola complex to be…
In our modern society, the significance of appearance has become a central theme, fueling continuous discussions about the role of beauty products and cosmetics. Beyond the surface-level pursuit of looking good, there is a growing emphasis on how these tools contribute to cultivating confidence and enabling self-expression. As we navigate through this dialogue, our primary focus is to uncover the…
Hey everyone! we’re talking about beauty with wellness. Our topics of discussion include the enchanting subjects of liposuction and breast implants. These aren’t just cosmetic marvels; they harbor the potential to stand as warriors against certain types of cancers. Imagine it as unraveling the secrets of how our outer glow can weave a shield for our inner health. So, buckle…
Breast cancer reconstruction can be different depending on the surgical oncology plan. Certain breast cancers depending upon the size of the tumor and the size of the breast can be treated with lumpectomy and radiation therapy. Radiation often has a positive impact on breast scars making them less apparent than the non-radiated side. Radiation may produce a small color change…
Breast cancer can often be successfully treated with lumpectomy and radiation therapy. Often as part of mastectomy or lumpectomy reconstruction patients will get either a nipple areola complex tattoo or pattern tattoo placed on the breast. Pink ribbons, vines, flowers, etc. are often excellent patterns that can be placed to complete a reconstruction or conceal incisions. The photograph demonstrates before…
One of the more common questions that comes up during a mastectomy reconstruction– “Should I save my nipple or should I have it removed during the mastectomy”. There are oncologic, anatomic, aesthetic, and psychological reasons to remove the nipple areola complex. It is important to understand that after a mastectomy the nipple will not have sensation and will not function…
The lower face and neck lift is a powerful tool to help restore patients to their more youthful and natural appearance. The lower face and neck lift take approximately one year or 18 months to fully heal and soften in appearance. The photograph demonstrates before and after one-year lower face and neck lift surgery. We try to take a significant…
Facial deformities secondary to trauma can be challenging to repair. Occasionally, even unsuspecting events in life can change the shape of the lips and mouth. Fillers injected into the lips can occasionally cause reactions that stretch the vermilion border of the lip, body, or the wet/dry mucosa. The photograph demonstrates before and after lip reconstruction after mucosal excision and advancement…
The Lower Face and Neck-lift can significantly rejuvenate the appearance of the face. Total healing time for the lower face and neck lift, or any surgery for that matter, takes one year to 18 months to completely heal or settle. When we perform the lower face and neck lift, we try to spend significant time on the incision placement and…
