Many Houston women who are facing a mastectomy – either due to a breast cancer diagnosis or being classified as high risk for breast cancer in the future – also want to reconstruct their breasts. And, it’s no wonder why. Breasts are one of the most personal aspects of a Houston woman’s body, and one […]

Houston women who are facing a mastectomy due to breast cancer have several choices to make. Should you get a breast reconstruction? If you want to get a breast reconstruction, which type of surgery should you have – one that uses your body’s natural tissue to rebuild your breasts, or one that uses implants? And, […]

In addition to all the emotions that come into play when a Houston woman is diagnosed with breast cancer, also comes the complicated process of coordinating care. When diagnosed with breast cancer, a Houston woman must meet with her oncologist to determine her course of treatment, then coordinate that care into a schedule. If your […]

Choosing to have breast reconstruction after a mastectomy can be a very confusing and emotional time for Houston women. You’ve received a breast cancer diagnosis, gone through treatments and have decided to take the most precautionary measure possible to remove the cancerous tissue and prevent it from coming back. And, you’ve also decided to undergo […]

In years past, Houston women who wanted to have a breast reconstruction with a silicone or saline implant would require two surgeries. First, the mastectomy would be performed, and a balloon-like tissue expander would be placed to expand the breast tissue and prepare it for the implant. After several months, once the breast tissue had […]

Oncologists and breast reconstruction plastic surgeons like Dr. Fusi & Dr. Craig of Houston Fusi & Craig Plastic Surgery are always looking for the latest innovations to provide mastectomy patients with the best aesthetic results, without sacrificing safety. The newest procedure to provide these types of results is called nipple sparring – a mastectomy procedure […]

Many Houston breast reconstruction patients never had considered elective plastic surgery. But, after it became apparent that the best course of treatment for their case of breast cancer was a mastectomy, they’ve understandably decided to restore their bodies to their former shape and silhouette. Often, due to Houston breast reconstruction patients’ desires to have natural […]

If you’ve had a recent mastectomy in Houston or are about to have one, you may be wondering what breast reconstruction surgery options are available for your unique medical case. You may have heard of a DIEP flap surgery, and be wondering, is a DIEP flap right for me? Read on as Dr. Fusi & […]