Capsular Contracture in Breast Reconstruction: Natural Tissue Alternatives - Learn about capsular contracture, its symptoms, and explore the benefits of natural tissue breast reconstruction for lasting results.
This article discusses breast implant illness symptoms. In this blog post, we will explore breast implant illness symptoms and introduce an alternative to implant reconstruction known as natural tissue perforator flap reconstruction. Breast implants are considered foreign objects by the body, and when they are inserted, the immune system may respond by activating immune [...]
Breast reconstruction with implants is a surgical procedure that involves using a breast implant to recreate the shape of a breast after a mastectomy or other type of breast surgery. While this type of reconstruction can be a successful option for some people, there are several complications that can arise from this type of surgery. [...]
This article discusses implant failure risks after chemotherapy or radiation. Natural tissue breast reconstruction and breast implant reconstruction are both options for women who have undergone treatment for breast cancer. Natural tissue reconstruction involves using the patient's own tissue, typically from another part of the body, to create a new breast mound. This can [...]
Dr. Levine discusses nipple reconstruction and adjustments for shape and symmetry completed during a minor second stage breast reconstruction procedure.
In this article Dr. Levine answers a patient's question, "What is better, diep flap or Implants?" After mastectomy, breasts can be reconstructed with either implants or the patient’s own body tissue. Reconstruction with the patient’s own body tissue is called autologous breast reconstruction, and the most sophisticated procedure for autologous breast reconstruction is the perforator flap.
