The Breast Cancer Reconstruction Blog

Latest news and views from breast reconstruction specialist Dr Chrysopoulo

Friday, August 11, 2017

New Breast Reconstruction Blog!

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For our latest posts, please head over to our new Breast Reconstruction Blog . See you there! Dr C
Thursday, July 30, 2015

Breast Reconstruction Options At A Glance

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Here's a great infographic summarizing the breast reconstruction options available these days: Some additional important points: ...
Sunday, May 3, 2015

What is Breast Reconstruction? What are your Options?

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Breast reconstruction makes women whole again after breast cancer. It restores something that nature provided but cancer has taken away. It ...
Friday, April 24, 2015

Silicone Breast Implant Rupture - Ultrasound or MRI?

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Breast implant rupture is a risk associated with both saline and silicone implants, whether they are placed for cosmetic augmentation or bre...
Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Do you need a CT angiogram before DIEP flap breast reconstruction?

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If you've had several previous abdominal surgeries and are considering DIEP flap breast reconstruction, a CT angiogram may be recommende...
Sunday, January 18, 2015

What is a Microsurgery?

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Microsurgery is a very intricate, specialized type of plastic surgery performed using delicate instruments, sutures finer than human hair an...
Monday, December 22, 2014

When should you see a Breast Reconstruction Surgeon?

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It is very important for patients to learn about all their breast cancer treatment options, including breast reconstruction, as soon as poss...
Monday, November 24, 2014

Tattoos to Cover Mastectomy and Breast Reconstruction Scars on the Rise

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For years, tattoos have been used to apply the finishing touches to breast reconstruction. A form of medical tattooing is used to add color ...
Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Does Immediate Breast Reconstruction Delay Chemotherapy?

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Many patients think or are told they cannot have immediate breast reconstruction (reconstruction at the same time as mastectomy) because it...
Tuesday, August 12, 2014

What Does Flap Breast Reconstruction Involve?

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If you're considering breast reconstruction using your own tissue (a "flap" procedure), it's important to know that achie...
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