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I’ve Had (or Need) Post-Mastectomy Radiation, What Are My Reconstructive Options? | DIEP Flap FOrth Worth, Austin & Oklahoma City, OK

I’ve Had (or Need) Post-Mastectomy Radiation, What Are My Reconstructive Options?

Radiation is a mainstay of treatment for breast cancer and is sometimes required after a total mastectomy. Even though the breast is gone, the chest wall including the skin and underlying pecto…

3 Things You Can Expect After Breast Reconstruction Surgery

August 14, 2022

Breast reconstruction surgery is a major event in a patient’s life and can be a source of fear or anxiety. At Breast Reconstruction Associates, we want you and your loved ones to feel prepared and su…

The differences between a Lumpectomy with Radiation Therapy and a Mastectomy with Reconstruction

Lumpectomy vs Mastectomy – What’s the difference? A lumpectomy, or ‘partial’ mastectomy, is the removal of only a portion of the breast – specifically the tumor and a normal rim of breast tissue i…

How Long Does Mastectomy and Immediate Breast Reconstruction Surgery Take?

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…

How Radiation Therapy Affects Breast Reconstruction | Dallas Forth Worth, Austin, TX & Oklahoma City, OK

How Radiation Therapy Affects Breast Reconstruction

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” ma…

Who’s a Good Candidate for Implant vs. Own Tissue Breast Reconstruction? | DIEP Flap Texas

Who’s a Good Candidate for Implant vs. Own Tissue Breast Reconstruction?

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 e…

DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction

DIEP Flap vs. Implant Breast Reconstruction

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 skin…

10 Things to Consider before Undergoing Breast Reconstruction Surgery

February 17, 2022

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 information ca…

Get Your Breast Reconstruction Questions Answered | Breast Reconstruction Associates - Dallas Forth Worth, Austin and Oklahoma City, OK

Get Your Breast Reconstruction Questions Answered

January 17, 2022

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 normally taki…

How Common is Breast Cancer? | Breast Reconstruction Associates

How Common is Breast Cancer?

December 13, 2021

Breast cancer is the most common malignancy affecting American women with one in eight women diagnosed during their lifetime (12.5% risk). There are several risk factors that can affect a woman’s ris…