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 of the time this is an option.  There are several reasons that patients have regarding implant - to - autologous (your own tissue) reconstruction over time, and it remains an individual decision but a possibility! 

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 great, and hopefully home soon... Happy Thanksgiving!

Additional information

This past week I saw one of the most inspirational patients of mine who reminded me that writing and posting new information was important!  I also now have a parallel site that I post other information as well....

http://www.linplasticsurgery.com/category/breast-reconstruction/

Early stages breast cancer could soon be diagnosed from blood samples

Early stages breast cancer could soon be diagnosed from blood samples  
Here's a story related to early detection from a relatively straightforward blood test- more to come likely in the next few years....

Fatty acids found in fish linked to lower risk of breast cancer

Fatty acids found in fish linked to lower risk of breast cancer 
Here is another article related to the potential benefits of fish oil

Vitamin D and Aspirin

I saw a breast cancer patient of mine who takes aspirin and vitamin D regularly to decrease her risk of breast cancer recurrence- here's the link from an article a few years ago- http://bit.ly/187aP9i

Another perspective on weighing the options of breast reconstruction

http://www.heraldonline.com/2013/05/30/4903722/health-dialog-makes-breast-reconstruction.html

When considering lumpectomy or mastectomy, there are several weighing factors; here is an article I thought interesting...

Angelina Jolie's Double Mastectomy and Breast Reconstruction

It was truly brave and certainly takes alot of courage for someone like Ms. Jolie to come forward to make her decision to have a bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction public this past week.  It is a decision that takes a lot of time and discussion with one's doctor, breast cancer specialist, geneticist, and GYN doctor.

Alcohol consumption has no impact on breast cancer survival, study suggests

Alcohol consumption has no impact on breast cancer survival, study suggests

Cancer mortality down 20 percent from 1991 peak

Cancer mortality down 20 percent from 1991 peak
An interesting story about cancer treatment in addition to breast cancer treatment