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 [...]
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.
Many women with a genetic predisposition for increased risk of breast cancer (BRCA 1 & 2) choose to have a preventative mastectomy with DIEP flap natural tissue breast reconstruction. In this article Dr. Joshua L. Levine provides an introduction to autologous breast reconstruction using perforator flaps, as well as explains the gold-standard of perforator flap breast reconstruction, known as the DIEP flap.
In this article, Dr. Levine answers a patient's question, "What Does DCIS Breast Cancer Reconstruction Entail?" DCIS or ductal carcinoma in situ is a type of breast cancer which has not passed through the basement membrane of the duct. It is considered to be an early-stage cancer because theoretically it has not spread to other parts of the breast or other parts of the body. Despite its early stage, it could still be dangerous, and it may be recommended that the patient undergo mastectomy.
The breast reconstruction patient is involved in a process that may involve other surgeries and/or breast cancer treatments. Therefore the timeline may vary depending on the nature of the patient’s individual situation. Below is a general overview of a typical timeline related to the breast reconstruction.
All patients having a mastectomy should know their options for breast reconstruction. Dr. Levine explains how almost any patient who is a candidate for breast reconstruction is a candidate for natural breast reconstruction using their own body tissue to recreate the breast (autologous breast reconstruction).
In this article, Dr. Levine clarifies a patient's questions as to whether natural tissue breast reconstruction can increase the risk of cancer or recurrence of cancer.
