Blog Category - Breast Reconstruction

Apr

Lauren Lynch, PA-C discusses Post-Op/Discharge instructions after Tissue Expander to Breast Implant

Hi my name is Lauren Lynch and I'm a Physician’s Assistant here at Florida Plastic Surgery Group. Today I’m going to talk with you about your exchange of tissue expander to implant with the addition of fat grafting. When you wake up from surgery, you’re go...

Apr

Lauren Lynch, PA-C discusses Post-Op/Discharge instructions after a DIEP Flap Reconstruction Procedure

Hi my name is Lauren Lynch and I'm one of the physician assistants here at Florida plastic surgery group today I’m going to discuss your post-op instructions for the deep flap that’s deep inferior epigastric perforator flap Diep when you wake up from surgery on...

Apr

Jacksonville Plastic Surgeons Answer FAQs About Breast Implant Safety and Breast Augmentation

Plastic surgeons with Florida Plastic Surgery Group answer frequently asked questions about breast implant safety, candidacy, and recovery from breast augmentation. Jacksonville, FL - According to the most recent statistics available from the American Society of Plastic Su...

Apr

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...

Apr

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...

Apr

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...

Apr

BRA Day – Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day 2016

UPCOMING: BRA DAY, OCTOBER 19(Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day)Have you or someone you know been diagnosed with breast cancer? Would you like to know more about your breast reconstruction options? Join us on October 19th for an educational evening, starting at 5:30pm, to...

Apr

What are the differences between saline, silicone gel, and highly cohesive silicone gel breast implants?

Many patients become overwhelmed with the types of breast implants on the market today. Each type offers its own set of benefits and downsides. Breast implants are used for both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery after breast cancer. There are many factors that contribute...

Apr

Jacksonville Plastic Surgeons Discuss Advantages of DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction

Jacksonville, FL - The team of surgeons at Florida Plastic Surgery Group are proud to offer a variety of reconstructive options for women who have overcome breast cancer. Among the many techniques utilized, the surgeons emphasize the potential of the DIEP Flap (deep inferio...

Apr

DIEP Flap Surgery for a Natural-Looking Breast Reconstruction

A common concern among breast cancer survivors is how they can restore their natural appearance through reconstruction. Our team of surgeons at Florida Plastic Surgery Group is committed to offering the latest, most advanced techniques for helping women restore their sense of fem...

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