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Replacing implant breast reconstruction with DIEP flap reconstruction
Patients will sometimes ask, “Am I able to remove implants after reconstruction and replace them with my own abdominal tissue, or have a DIEP flap reconstruction?” I would say depending on the patient’s medical history and prior surgical history, most
Thanksgiving wishes
I saw one of my breast reconstruction patients who was recovering from her surgery earlier in the week today; it is not so fun being in the hospital, let alone around the holidays… Patients are amazing – she is doing
The difference between liposuction and a tummy-tuck
What’s the difference between liposuction and a tummy-tuck (abdominoplasty)? Liposuction involves small incisions that remove the fat an area of the body, where a tummy-tuck procedure involves removing the skin and fat and a longer incision.
Sinus infections and rhinoplasty / septoplasty
Patients often ask, “Will my sinus infections change after a septoplasty or rhinoplasty?” On occasion, when a patient has a tendency to have sinus infections, a sinus infection may occur within months after nasal surgery. The sinus drainage patterns are
October 16th was Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day
Among other events, Sheryl Crow had a headline event at the annual American Society of Plastic Surgeons meeting 2 weeks ago! This event also highlighted the aspect of breast reconstruction following treatment of breast cancer.
What is a closed nasal reduction?
Causes of nasal deviation may be from a sports injury or other causes… A closed nasal reduction is meant to straighten the nose as best possible depending on the individual’s case
The evolution of using one’s abdominal skin and fat for breast reconstruction
A few decades ago, using one’s own abdominal/tummy skin and fat for breast reconstruction was first described using a TRAM flap (transverse rectus myocutaneous flap) which involved the entire 6-pack muscle on one side (typically) being moved to the chest
Allergies and rhinoplasty
Sometimes, depending on the degree of environmental allergies a person has, breathing through one’s nose may be impacted and/or the skin on the outside of the nose and lower eyelids can change in appearance… Having seen an allergist may shed
Correction of the crooked or deviated nose
Causes of a crooked, or deviated nose, may be due to the bones of the nose or cartilage of the nose. Whether from a sports injury or other accident the nose may become deviated which in turn may or may