PRMA Plastic Surgery Center

Body contouring procedures following weight loss from gastric bypass.

Recontouring the area where tissue is taken from for reconstruction.

Procedure to enhance body contours.

Bilateral breast augmentation with silicone breast implants and mastopexy (breast lift) through a periareolar incision.

Can be saline or silicone; used in conjunction with tissue expanders during breast reconstruction.

A surgical procedure that preserves the nipple while removing breast tissue and places silicone implants for reconstruction.

Procedure for breast augmentation using implants.

Involves placing the final breast implant at the same time as the mastectomy. Unlike traditional 2-stage implant reconstruction using expanders, the r...

Many patients undergoing a latissimus flap procedure require also require a tissue expander for additional volume.

Prophylactic bilateral skin and nipple-sparing mastectomy was performed and tissue expanders and Alloderm were placed. Tissue expanders were replaced ...

A breast lift, or mastopexy, can restore fullness to the bust line by removing excess skin, and lifting and tightening the remaining breast tissue.

Surgical procedure to correct breast ptosis (droopiness).

For breast reconstruction patients who are removing their implants and desire to have alternative, natural reconstruction (like the DIEP flap), the im...

Revision procedures including breast lift for optimal symmetry.

Dr. Arishita performs all types of breast reconstruction surgery utilizing techniques ranging from free tissue transfers to implants, tissue expanders...

Breast reduction surgery aims to create an aesthetic and flattering breast shape while achieving a more proportioned breast size, often leading to med...

Bilateral breast reduction surgery is often covered by insurance and aims to create an aesthetic and flattering breast shape while achieving a more pr...

Optimal symmetry revision for previously performed breast surgeries.

Implant removal (or explant surgery) is an option for patients who are having problems with their breast implants, or who now simply prefer to be impl...

Recomendaciones sobre el tipo de implantes mamarios, la posición del implante y el sitio de la incisión.

A surgical procedure to reduce the risk of developing breast cancer by performing a mastectomy and reconstructing the breast immediately afterwards.

A lift can improve symmetry when the overall size of the breasts is still similar.

Dr. Pisano specializes in breast reconstruction using perforator-based autologous tissue techniques, including DIEP, SIEA, TUG, SGAP, IGAP, ALT, PAP, ...

Reducing the size of the unaffected breast can improve symmetry after lumpectomy.

Involves reshaping of the breast during corrective surgery.

A procedure focused on achieving symmetry after breast surgery.

Procedimiento de reconstrucción mamaria que utiliza la piel y la grasa del abdomen inferior, sin afectar los músculos abdominales.

Comprehensive guide covering everything from the benefits of fat transfer breast augmentation to finding the right surgeon.

The DIEP flap procedure is the current gold standard in breast reconstruction.

Breast reconstruction surgery that can take from 3-6 hours depending on whether it is unilateral or bilateral.

A mastectomy option that removes varying amounts of skin along with the underlying breast tissue. It is performed in the natural crease beneath the br...

Stage 1: Bilateral Mastectomy with Immediate High Definition DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction. Stage 2: Bilateral Breast Revision with Liposuction.

This procedure is performed in conjunction with nipple-sparing mastectomy, offering superior cosmetic results.

Advanced techniques for breast reconstruction learned during fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania.

Latissimus flap breast reconstruction uses skin, fat and muscle (latissimus dorsi) from the back, beneath the shoulder blade area. The tissue is broug...

Restaurar la plenitud de la línea del busto mediante la eliminación del exceso de piel y levantamiento del tejido mamario.

Reconstruction options for males who have undergone mastectomy.

El procedimiento que elimina el tejido mamario pero salva la piel o el sobre natural del seno.

Nipple-sparing mastectomy is the latest evolution in mastectomy technique. The procedure preserves the entire skin envelope and nipple areola. Only th...

Breast reconstruction performed at the same time as a lumpectomy, addressing cosmetic deformities post-lumpectomy while maximizing appearance.

A good option for patients who are at high risk of developing breast cancer. In certain situations, prophylactic mastectomy can reduce the risk of dev...

Mejorar o eliminar la incomodidad física asociada con senos grandes mientras se crea un seno estético.

Stage 2 breast reconstruction is typically performed about 3 months after the initial reconstruction as a day surgery (outpatient). Fat grafting can i...

Reconstructed breasts created from a patient’s own living tissue provide a 'natural', soft and warm breast that can’t be achieved using implants or te...

Recommended to do 20-30 minutes of cardio exercise every day before surgery to improve heart health.

Research-focused services related to breast cancer care.

Devices that apply controlled pressure to help reduce swelling in the arms.

Garments designed to provide compression to the affected limbs to help manage swelling.

Includes Facelift Surgery, Eyelid Surgery, and Facial Fat Grafting.

Providing cosmetic surgical services with a focus on breast reconstruction and enhancing aesthetics.

An evidence-based protocol to improve surgical outcomes and reduce complications for breast reconstruction, which includes pain management and early m...

Toliman Health, a digital health company focused on improving patient experience and outcomes through shared decision-making technology.

Upper eyelid surgery may be a good option for patients seeking a more youthful appearance.

Eyelid surgery (also called blepharoplasty) is a plastic surgery procedure that can reduce the appearance of droopy or saggy eyelids.

Facelift surgery is a cosmetic procedure that helps individuals achieve a more youthful appearance. Different levels of facelift options are available...

A forehead lift (or brow lift) helps restore a more youthful appearance to the forehead skin, upper eyelids and eyebrows. There are a variety of surgi...

Facial Fat Grafting is performed as an outpatient procedure where fat is removed from another part of the body with liposuction and injected into the ...

Fat grafting is a fairly new technique in breast surgery. Fat is liposuctioned from one part of the patient’s body, purified and then injected into th...

Performed as part of the reconstruction process after mastectomy.

This procedure involves disconnecting the flap from the patient’s body, transplanting it to the chest, and reconnecting it using microsurgery.

Procedimiento que consiste en eliminar la grasa mediante liposucción, purificarla y reinyectarla en el sitio de reconstrucción.

This operation is associated with fewer abdominal complications, sparing the majority of the abdominal muscle.

The TRAM flap was replaced by the DIEP flap as the gold standard in breast reconstruction. There are three main types of TRAM flap operations commonly...

Vascularized Omentum lymph node transfer (VOLT) is one of the most advanced surgical procedures available to treat lymphedema (arm swelling). It invol...

Consuming a well-balanced diet is important for overall health and wellbeing. It helps improve healing prior to surgery and provides vital nutrients f...

Staying physically active is key to maintaining limber joints and strong muscles, which will help you regain mobility more quickly after surgery.

Exchange of a breast implant for a different sized implant.

A small implant can be used to reconstruct a male breast after mastectomy, placed under the chest muscle.

The PAP flap uses tissue from the upper posterior thigh just below the buttock crease.

Abdominoplasty, or 'tummy tuck', is designed to tighten the loose skin of the stomach and strengthen the muscles in the abdominal wall, literally 'tuc...

Liposuction removes fatty deposits in certain parts of the body, like the lower stomach, thighs, hips, under the chin, and love handles, providing a m...

Tensar la piel flácida del abdomen y reforzar los músculos de la pared abdominal.

Elimina depósitos de grasa y vuelve a esculpir el cuerpo.

A type of massage aimed at helping to manage lymphedema through promoting lymphatic drainage.

Physical therapy integral to the management of lymphedema, used to monitor and optimize recovery post-surgery.

Surgical treatment for patients suffering from breast cancer-associated upper extremity lymphedema, connecting lymphatic channels to nearby veins to i...

Vascularized lymph node transfer is one of the methods used in the surgical treatment of lymphedema (arm swelling). The procedure involves replacing l...

Treatment options including non-surgical methods such as range of motion exercises, lymphatic massage, and surgical options like lymphatic-to-vascular...

An additional procedure that repairs nerves cut by mastectomy to improve feeling in reconstructed breasts.

Highly technical surgical procedures, often involving complex reconstructions.

As the lead microvascular plastic surgeon, Dr. Arishita has a wealth of experience in complex surgical procedures related to breast reconstruction.

Cutting-edge surgical techniques used for varied types of breast reconstruction.

A combination of plastic surgery procedures chosen to address changes to the post-pregnancy body, commonly including breast augmentation, breast lift ...

Complementary therapy to help alleviate pain and improve well-being.

Injected into surgical sites to minimize pain and discomfort during recovery.

Utilizes a combination of Celebrex, low-dose gabapentin, and extra-strength Tylenol.

A minor office procedure under topical anesthesia to restore pigment to the reconstructed nipple and areola for patients who did not have nipple-spari...

A cosmetic procedure to create the appearance of a nipple and areola on reconstructed breasts.

A procedure performed for cosmetic restoration of the nipple and areola appearance after reconstruction.

Personalized breast reconstruction recommendations from board-certified plastic surgeons.

Recommended follow-up for specialized range of motion exercise training after surgery.

Helps improve range of motion, strengthen muscles, and reduce pain.

Offering various aesthetic surgical services by a skilled team with a focus on restoring feeling after mastectomy.

Cosmetic surgery of the breast and body, focusing on aesthetic results.

Dr. Gassman specializes in all aspects of plastic and reconstructive surgery, including breast reconstruction.

Consumed before surgery to aid in processing anesthesia quicker and optimize healing.

Procedure where both breasts may be reconstructed, possibly staged to minimize risks.

Corrective surgery for patients unsatisfied with prior breast reconstruction results. Involves procedures like bilateral implant removal, DIEP flap br...

Corrective surgery for patients unhappy with previous surgeries; may include fine tuning or complete reconstruction.

Takes place several months after the mastectomy, allowing the chest tissues to heal as much as possible.

This procedure uses excess skin and fat from the gluteal (buttock) region and leaves all the gluteal muscle behind. Sparing the muscle preserves funct...

Option for patients to choose the timing of their reconstruction surgery.

Performed at the same time as the mastectomy, providing the best cosmetic results.

Repairs the nerves cut by the mastectomy to improve feeling in the reconstructed breast.

Reconstruction of the nipple and areola following breast surgery.

Performed as the final stage in the office after tissue expander replacement and fat grafting.

Breast cancer patients who are not candidates for, or choose not to undergo nipple-sparing mastectomy also have the option to reconstruct their nipple...

La reconstrucción mamaria se puede realizar al mismo tiempo que la mastectomía (“reconstrucción inmediata”) o en cualquier momento después (“reconstru...

Surgery aimed at correcting or improving the results of previous breast reconstruction.

A surgical procedure aimed at improving the appearance of scars and restoring volume to the breast.

Performed during DIEP flap surgery to restore feeling to the breast after mastectomy.

Tissue from the back can be used to reconstruct the chest muscle and breast after extensive mastectomy.

Scar revision to the breast and abdomen were performed along with fat grafting.

Sensory nerve reconstruction using a nerve graft to bridge nerve gaps, allowing for greater feeling restoration.

A nerve reconstruction technique that repairs nerves cut by the mastectomy, improving the return of feeling to the reconstructed breast.

A method involving bandages applied in multiple layers to provide consistent compression.

InviCible Skincare products aimed at enhancing skin health.

Incorporates resistance exercises such as free weights and resistance bands to improve muscle strength before surgery.

Important for keeping muscles and joints healthy before and after surgery.

Uses tissue from another part of the body to fill contour defects in the breast.

Additional surgical options involving tissue flaps for further reconstruction.

The TUG flap procedure uses skin, fat, and the gracilis muscle to reconstruct the new breast. The tissue is dissected from the inner thigh and transpl...

The VUG flap leaves a vertical scar along the inner thigh instead of a scar along the groin crease.

Otra opción de colgajo que también ahorra todo el músculo abdominal, evitando una incisión en el músculo.

Tattooing performed as an office procedure to complete breast reconstruction.

Various forms of tattooing can be performed, either alone or with reconstructive procedures.