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Jul
What does a typical recovery look like after DIEP flap breast reconstruction?
Any surgical recovery covers a spectrum and it will largely depend on the individual and how prepared they are physically/mentally entering surgery. Overall, we say DIEP flap breast reconstruction recovery is 6-8 weeks. This does not mean that you necessarily need to take that mu...
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Jul
What can I expect from my hospital stay for a DIEP flap breast reconstruction?
A bilateral (both breasts) DIEP flap surgery on average takes 6-8 hours to perform from start to finish. Following surgery the patient is moved to the PACU (post-anesthesia care unit) briefly prior to being transferred to the ICU overnight. Overnight you will remain in the ICU fo...
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Jul
What determines my breast incision pattern following DIEP flap breast reconstruction?
The DIEP flap breast reconstruction is an excellent option for those patients that desire to use their own tissue to reconstruct their breasts following a mastectomy. The incision across the abdomen resembles an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) incision. However, the breast incision p...
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Jul
Can tissue regenerate after I undergo a gynecomastia procedure?
Gynecomastia is a benign medical condition of enlarged glandular tissue of the male breast. There are a variety of factors that can lead to this condition, but the most commonly it is an unknown cause. A surgery can be performed to excise (remove) the glandular tissue through a h...
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Jul
What Is the Recovery for a Gynecomastia Surgery?
The excision (removal) of the glandular tissue of the male breast is a fairly straightforward procedure and recovery. Our patients will receive both verbal and written post-operative instructions to reference during their recovery. There will be no dressings to change during your...
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14
Jul
What will my skin look like after KYBELLA® injections?
Blog Series on KYBELLA® (deoxycholic acid) treatment for submental fullness/fat (“double chin”): The ten things you've been wanting to know. Number 10/10:Q: What will my skin look like after KYBELLA® injections? A: Initially the skin will be tight fr...
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14
Jul
What will the area feel like after KYBELLA® injections?
Blog Series on KYBELLA® (deoxycholic acid) treatment for submental fullness/fat (“double chin”): The ten things you've been wanting to know. Number 9/10:Q: What will the area feel like after KYBELLA® injections? A: Majority of patients do not experie...
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Jul
Will the fat come back to the chin after KYBELLA®?
Blog Series on KYBELLA® (deoxycholic acid) treatment for submental fullness/fat (“double chin”): The ten things you've been wanting to know. Number 8/10:Q: Will the fat come back to the chin after KYBELLA®? A: KYBELLA® breaks down the fat cells i...
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Jul
How far apart should I schedule my KYBELLA® treatment sessions?
Blog Series on KYBELLA® (deoxycholic acid) treatment for submental fullness/fat (“double chin”): The ten things you've been wanting to know. Number 7/10:Q: How far apart should I schedule my KYBELLA® treatment sessions? A: We recommend spacing your t...
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14
Jul
Will I bruise with KYBELLA® injections?
Blog Series on KYBELLA® (deoxycholic acid) treatment for submental fullness/fat (“double chin”): The ten things you've been wanting to know. Number 4/10:Q: Will I bruise with KYBELLA® injections? A: KYBELLA® is injected with a needle, so there is...
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