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Dec

Breast Autologous Reconstruction Compared to Breast Implant Reconstruction

The decision to undergo breast reconstruction following a mastectomy is a personal choice. Those women who decided to undergo breast reconstruction are then confronted with the options to have autologous breast reconstruction, using the patient's own tissue, or implant brea...

Dec

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...

Dec

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...

Dec

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...

Dec

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...

Dec

Breast Reconstruction Helps Improve Quality of Life Early

We are proud to be a high volume diep flap center in the United States. The DIEP flap uses your own abdominal skin and fat while preserving your abdominal muscles. The study linked below demonstrates women undergoing DIEP flap breast reconstruction have improvement in their quali...

Dec

Study Affirms Immediate Breast Reconstructiom is Safe

Our Jacksonville breast reconstruction practice continues to offer the latest in reconstructive options. Please read this excerpt from the breast journal.The study by Nedumpara et al is an important contribution. They describe oncologic outcomes of 691 patients who underwent mast...

Dec

Study finds Nipple Sparing Mastectomy a Safe Option

Our Jacksonville Breast Reconstruction specialists have offered this procedureto women without multifocal breast cancer with small and medium sized breasts. The results can truly be amazing. Read the article below. Click here to read the article in ABC news about nipple sparin...

Dec

Reconstructive Breast Surgery Without Implants

After undergoing a mastectomy, many women find themselves in need of breast reconstruction surgery to restore the proportion and overall shape of their breasts. This can be accomplished in a number of ways. For women who are uncomfortable with the idea of using breast implants, a...

Dec

DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction – Dr. Desai in the news.

Dr. Desai and Dr. Julie Buckley, a breast cancer survivor and a patient of Dr. Desai, discuss the DIEP flap that utlitizes your abdominal tissue to reconstruct your breast while receiving a tummy tuck. The advantage of DIEP Flap breast reconstruction over traditional techniques l...

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