This new early-detection tool could change how we manage post-surgical care after mastectomy and reconstruction. More research, more impact. #BreastReconstruction #TCSC

A new Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery study found that taking antibiotics before tissue expander surgery may affect infection risk after breast reconstruction. Learn more about the findings here: bit.ly/4aeJYvj

#BreastReconstruction #BreastReconstructionSurgery #TissueExpander #PlasticSurgery

Nipple reconstruction is often the final step in #breastreconstruction. Dr. Zafar, board-certified breast cancer surgeon, explains why waiting until after your last revision surgery can help prevent asymmetry and why some people choose to skip nipple reconstruction altogether. https://bit.ly/3TTsNqD

Our phones, our cars, our medical records – we update everything to stay current. The law protecting breast reconstruction coverage? Still running on 1998 settings. It's time for an update. 👏 bit.ly/4qEANM9

#AdvancingWomensHealthCoverageAct #AWHCA #BreastReconstruction #ASPS #PlasticSurgery

3D Printing May Shape the Future of Breast Reconstruction | CURE Dr. Evan Garfein explains how 3D printing and tissue-engineered implants could make breast reconstruction safer and less taxing on the body.

Reconstructive surgery is a big part of our discipline and we're always looking to the future.
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Understanding your reconstructive options after breast cancer For women experiencing breast cancer, the process of healing is challenging and often confusing. This is especially the case for women who choose to undergo mastectomy or lumpectomy as part of their t...

Breast reconstruction offers a way to restore shape, symmetry and confidence. 💪💗 But what does the procedure involve? ASPS Member Surgeon Dr. Nima Naghshineh walks through the stages of breast reconstruction and what patients can expect. bit.ly/48x8skd

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Breast Tissue Reconstruction Strategies: A Tissue Engineering Approach | Tissue Engineering Part B: Reviews Breast cancer remains the most commonly diagnosed malignancy among women worldwide. Standard treatment often involves mastectomy, followed by chemotherapy and/or radiation. Approximately 40% of patients undergo breast reconstruction to address the physical and psychological effects of tissue loss. Since the first autologous breast reconstruction described in 1887, both autologous and alloplastic techniques have evolved significantly to improve patient outcomes. However, current approaches are limited by issues such as the inability to restore biological breast function, suboptimal tissue integration, and concerns over long-term implant viability. Tissue engineering has emerged as a promising field capable of overcoming these limitations. Since the 1990s, advances in biomaterials, stem cell research, and regenerative strategies have enabled the development of vascularized, patient-specific constructs with potential applications in both structural and functional breast reconstruction. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of breast reconstruction techniques and the integration of tissue engineering into the field. Particular emphasis is placed on tissue engineering’s role in enhancing breast cancer treatment and diagnosis while also exploring future directions toward functional restoration, including lactation.

While current methods of #breastreconstruction post- #mastectomy have limits, tissue-engineered approaches like 3D-printed scaffolds, stem cell therapies, and decellularized matrices, hold promise for safer outcomes.
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Learn more about the different types of breast surgery and reconstruction procedures here: bit.ly/41Ke7iM

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#BreastCancerSurvivor #PlasticSurgery #BreastCancerWarrior #Mastectomy

What matters most to African American women when deciding on breast reconstruction after mastectomy? A new PRS Journal study uncovers surprising insights and shows why open, honest conversations with surgeons are essential for patients. bit.ly/41H4IbH

#BreastReconstruction #ASPS #PlasticSurgery

Breast Reconstruction Preferences Among African American Women – New Data From Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery | Newswise For African American patients undergoing mastectomy, the risk of complications and the postoperative appearance of the breast are among the important drivers of preferences about breast reconstruction...

Breast Reconstruction Preferences Among African American Women – New Data From Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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#patientexperience #patientpreferences #ConjointAnalysis #breastreconstruction #breastcancer

USA Health introduces larger breast implants for mastectomy patients  MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — USA Health is offering new breast implants for mastectomy patients who want breast reconstructions. According to a USA Health news release, 800 cc was the largest size implant that was available, but now, the company is using MENTOR MemoryGel Enhance Breast implants, which offer larger sizes. The new implants come in [...]

WKRG News 5:Alabama News Beacon. #BreastCancerAwareness #Mastectomy #BreastReconstruction

Breast reconstruction helps restore your natural contour after mastectomy or trauma—offering both physical and emotional renewal during your healing journey. 
 
 #BreastReconstruction #HealingJourney #PhysicalAndEmotionalRenewal #FatTransfer #MastectomyRecovery #CompassionateCare

Most patients don't realize that having a general surgery background completely changes how I approach breast reconstruction. Understanding both the mastectomy and reconstruction procedures makes all the difference in achieving optimal outcomes.


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What do grip strength, #breastreconstruction, spinal issues & #COVID19/#pregnancy have in common? All topics of discussion in Sept for WBAL-TV11’s Woman’s Doctor, airing Mondays at 5:30pm &Tues&Sat mornings.Tune in as Mercy’s Dr. Alexander, Dr. Collins, Dr. Shlykov and Dr. Atlas address each topic.

Surgeons don't just replace what was lost—they personalize. Some patients know exactly what implants they want, others need to explore all options in Santa Monica.


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For questions about #breastreconstruction, check out our latest webinar to learn from experienced plastic surgeons about the different types of reconstruction, what to expect after surgery, and how to make the decision that’s right for you. 🔗 bit.ly/44fBPoE

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From surgery types to recovery, these questions can help guide your next conversation about breast reconstruction with your plastic surgeon. bit.ly/48Z0kGP

#BreastReconstruction #BCSM #BreastCancer #ReconstructionSurgery #DIEPflap #BreastCancerSurvivor #BreastCancerWarrior #BreastCancerSurgery

Meet today's expert panel joining our live Q&A to discuss implants, flaps, and all things breast reconstruction related.

🔗Join today's discussion or receive a recorded copy of the event when you register here: bit.ly/43wev4B

#Webinar #BreastReconstruction #BreastCancerSurgery #BreastCancer

From #implants to flap reconstruction—there’s no “right” choice, just the one that’s right for you.

📅Join us on June 17 for a live Q&A with plastic surgeons who specialize in breast reconstruction.

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#breastreconstruction #Webinar #BreastCancer #BCSM

Age Impacts Clinical and Patient-Reported Outcomes... : Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery d patient-reported outcomes (PROs) using the BREAST-Q longitudinally 5 years after postmastectomy breast reconstruction. Methods: The authors conducted a retrospective analysis of patients who unde...

Featured today by @MSKLibrary: Age Impacts Clinical and Patient-Reported Outcomes following Postmastectomy Breast Reconstruction dx.doi.org/10.1097/PRS....

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#PatientReportedOutcomes #BreastCancerRecovery
#ReconstructiveSurgery #PlasticSurgeryOutcomes

Despite steady increases in the rates of immediate breast reconstruction (IBR), racial disparities in IBR have persisted in the years since the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, reports a study in PRSJournal. bit.ly/3S0D4kQ

#BreastReconstruction #ReconstructiveSurgery #ASPS #PlasticSurgery

Synapse: Your Connection to our MSK Authors
Meet: Virgilio Sacchini Research Focus: Surgery; Attending

Nipple Position and Outcomes After Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy: A 3D Imaging Study of Prepectoral vs. Subpectoral Reconstruction

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ICG-Guided Perforator Selection in DIEP Flap Surgery ICG use in DIEP flap breast reconstruction improves perforator selection, achieving 100% flap survival and an 8% fat necrosis rate.

Using ICG to Streamline Perforator Selection in DIEP Flap Reconstruction: Retrospective cohort study of outcomes in our first one hundred flaps

#diepflap #breastreconstruction #flapperfusion #perfusionassessment #icg #indocyaninegreen #verdye #diagnosticgreen

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#BreastAugmentation #BreastImplants #CosmeticSurgery #PlasticSurgery #BreastEnhancement #BreastSurgery #SiliconeImplants #FatTransfer #BodyConfidence #SelfLove #BeautyGoals #SurgicalEnhancement #AestheticSurgery #BreastAugmentationJourney #Mammoplasty #PlasticSurgeon #BreastReconstruction

“Slow Pay, Low Pay or No Pay” Blue Cross authorized mastectomies and breast reconstructions for women with cancer but refused to pay the full doctors’ bills. A jury called it fraud and awarded the practice $421 million.

OON docs sue #BCBS for #fraud and win. Long article but totally worth the read given American #healthinsurance. Props to non-profit #ProPublica. #Louisiana #Alabama #cancer #mastectomy #breastreconstruction

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One in 8 women in the United States are at risk for breast cancer. Learn the stats and what one woman did to revolutionize breast reconstruction in this blog from Women Road Warriors @ womenroadwarriors.com/blog/f...

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Breast reconstruction after mastectomies was not covered by insurance until the late 1990s. That changed due to Dr. Christine Horner. Learn about this health champion for women in Episode 173 of Women Road Warriors @www.womenroadwarriors.com

#Mastectomies #Women #BreastReconstruction @drchtherm

Breast reconstruction using a patient’s own tissue is an option for many, but not everyone.

Alexandra Molina explains who might be suitable for the procedure.

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💡 Join us for “Updates in the Surgical Management of Breast Cancer and Reconstruction (Including Revision!)” with Dr. Rachel Farkas and Dr. Stephen Vega on March 26, 2025 at 7:00pm. Register today - bccr.org/evening-educ...
#BreastCancer #SurgicalAdvancements #BreastReconstruction #Survivorship