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The Advantages of Having a Mastectomy | Breast Reconstruction Associates | Dallas Forth Worth

The Advantages of Having a Mastectomy

February 18, 2024

Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer among American women — nearly one in eight women develop it in the course of their lifetime. Treatment of breast cancer involves a multidisc…

I’ve Had a Lumpectomy and Radiation Previously but Now I Need a Mastectomy. What Should I Know? | DIEP Flap Texas

I’ve Had a Lumpectomy and Radiation Previously but Now I Need a Mastectomy. What Should I Know?

January 17, 2024

Lumpectomy and radiation, also known as Breast Conservation Therapy (BCT), is an increasingly common way to treat breast cancer, especially in women with larger breasts and smaller tumors. Although…

Preparing for Diep Flap Breast Reconstruction | Breast Reconstruction Associates

Preparing for DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction

December 15, 2023

Patients who have opted for mastectomy with DIEP flap reconstruction often ask what they can do to best prepare for the recovery process. The amount of time between deciding on the right surgery fo…

Nipple Reconstruction and 3D Nipple Tattoos | Breast Reconstruction Associates

Nipple Reconstruction and 3D Nipple Tattoos

November 16, 2023

Breast reconstruction surgery is designed to restore the volume and shape of the breast after mastectomy. Some women may be candidates for nipple-sparing mastectomy but in many cases, this part of …

Pain After Breast Reconstruction | Breast Reconstruction Associates

Pain After Breast Reconstruction

October 17, 2023

Most surgical interventions come with some degree of postoperative pain or discomfort. This can be a source of fear and anxiety for many patients facing mastectomy and breast reconstruction surgery…

Common Plastic Surgery Risks | Breast Reconstruction Dallas Forth Worth, Austin & Oklahoma City, OK

Surgical Risks of Breast Surgery and Reconstruction

September 18, 2023

Making the decision to undergo surgery, regardless of the operation, can be overwhelming. At Breast Reconstruction Associates, we understand that discussing the surgical details in plain English as…

How to Choose Your Plastic Surgeon | Breast Reconstruction Associates - Dallas Forth Worth, Austin and Oklahoma City, OK

How to Choose Your Plastic Surgeon

August 16, 2023

What are the top things to consider when looking for a breast reconstruction surgeon? 1. Credentials. Your surgeon should be board-certified by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons or th…

Smoking and Breast Reconstruction Surgery | Breast Reconstruction Surgery Specialist in Dallas

Smoking and Breast Reconstruction Surgery

It’s estimated that there are currently over 30 million active cigarette smokers in the United States. The general health impact of cigarette smoking has been well established, and issues include e…

The Advantages of DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction

When thinking about the advantages of a DIEP flap, the conversation is shaped by comparing it to an implant-based reconstruction or other autologous reconstructive donor sites. Natural Look and…

How Do They Reconstruct a Breast after a Mastectomy? | DIEP Flap Dallas Forth Worth, Austin and Oklahoma City

How Do They Reconstruct a Breast after a Mastectomy?

If you and your Breast Surgeon make the decision to have a total mastectomy, you will be referred to a Plastics and Reconstructive Surgeon to learn about the reconstructive process. Reconstru…