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Historically, DIEP flap surgery has been associated with extended operative times of 12 to 14 hours compared to those of implant reconstruction.  However, at Breast Reconstructive Associates, we aim to …

Radiation therapy is a common tool available in the treatment of some breast cancers.  Most commonly, radiation therapy is part of the treatment for patients who undergo a lumpectomy, or “partial” …

There are two main approaches when it comes to breast reconstruction after mastectomies—namely implant based reconstruction and autologous tissue based reconstruction. There are many differences in each approach and some …

Breast cancer patients now have a lot of options when it comes to reconstructive surgery. The Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator flap, also known as DIEP flap, replaces the soft tissue and …

There is an overwhelming amount of information on the internet about breast cancer related topics. When you are newly diagnosis with breast cancer, trying to digest this high volume of …

Even if you think you are prepared for breast reconstruction surgery, more often than not, you will still have questions for your surgeon. This is very understandable since patients are …