Mastectomy reconstruction with implants is a viable option in the non-radiated patient. The outcomes are variable and often depend on implant selection, implant size, and quality of the skin post mastectomy. We are seeing an increase in the number of patients who wish to remain the same size following their mastectomy or to go slightly smaller. I learn from my…
There are several inherited genetic mutations that may make a person more susceptible to breast cancer. Commonly encountered genetic mutations such as BRCA1, BRCA2, PALB2, and CHEK2 are identified in patient with breast cancer and those with DCIS. Frequently, these patients may wish to undergo contralateral prophylactic mastectomy. Prophylactic mastectomy is the removal of a normal breast to prevent the…
Abdominal wall reconstruction procedures are common. Abdominal wall hernias can occur after abdominal procedures. The components of the abdominal wall can be separated and biologic mesh can be used as a load sharing principle to repair the hernia. Protein intake is important before surgery and after surgery to prevent seroma formation post-surgery. We instruct many of our patients to eat…
Oncoplastic reconstruction is the combination of oncologic surgery and plastic surgery. The same techniques that are used to improve the appearance of the breast can be used to allow access to remove tumors from the breast while improving the overall shape and appearance. The tumors of the breast can be localized with either…
