Animation Deformity in Postmastectomy Implant-Based Reconstruction

Lauren C. Nigro, MD; Nadia P. Blanchet, MD Plastic Reconstr Surgery Global Open 2017;5:e1407; Animation deformity (AD), including its prevalence and effect on patients, has been studied in the context of subpectoral augmentation mammaplasty.1 However, to our knowledge, only 1 other study has defined the prevalence and effect of AD in the subpectoral implant-based breast […]

Bioengineered Breast: Concept, Technique, and Preliminary Results

Shuhao Zhang, M.D.; Nadia P. Blanchet, M.D. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2016 pg 1067e We read with interest the article titled Bioengineered Breast: Concept, Technique, and Preliminary Results by Maxwell and Gabriel. The concept of bioengineering the breast using acellular dermal matrix and fat grafting has revolutionized prosthetic-based reconstruction; the authors contribution to the literature […]

Abdominoplasty Pain Study

I am pleased to announce that our practice has received Institutional Review Board approval to conduct a study to see if we can help improve abdominal pain after abdominoplasty. Participation in the study is completely optional. Dysport is a medication similar to Botox in that it helps to weaken muscles temporarily. We are hoping that […]

Surgical Delay of the Nipple-Areolar Complex in High-risk Nipple-sparing Mastectomy Reconstruction

Maryann E. Martinovic, MD; James V. Pellicane, MD, FACS; Nadia P. Blanchet, MD Plastic Reconstructive Surgery Global Open 2016;4:e760; SUMMARY: As nipple-sparing mastectomy gains increasing popularity, minimizing the risk of nipple necrosis continues to be of critical importance to patients and surgeons. Patients with large or ptotic breasts, scars from previous cosmetic and/or oncologic breast […]