In patients with ptotic breasts who have breast cancer, the nipple areola complex can not often be kept alive during the mastectomy because the remaining blood supply is not adequate enough to perfuse the nipple areola complex. In these patients, the nipple areola complex is removed at the time of mastectomy. These patients can then choose to undergo nipple areola…
There are often times when patients may undergo a lumpectomy with an oncoplastic reconstruction of the lumpectomy defect and then in the future undergo a mastectomy. This may happen in patients who have a genetic mutation that puts them at higher risk for breast cancer. In these patients, the nipple areola complex may be preserved as it is re-positioned to…
Bilateral DIEP flap reconstructions are common operations for breast cancer reconstruction. When the breast has been radiated, DIEP flaps can be very helpful for breast reconstruction. When implants or expanders have extruded through the skin the DIEP flap can help reconstruct the breast. After the breast has been reconstructed with a DIEP flap the final stage of the reconstruction is…
Breast reduction is a common procedure. Breast reduction procedures often occur at the same time as a removal of a mammary prosthesis. The satisfaction rate associated with breast reduction procedures is quite high. Patients who request breast reduction often are at a time in their lives when they wish to be more active and more mobile. Breast reduction surgery takes…
