Great start to the weekend at the Joining Forces Against Hereditary Cancer conference in Philadelphia.
Participated in their Show and Tell representing @breastreconstructionorg and @nybra_plastic_surgery
Took a pic with my first model @dana_donofree
Met up with some old friends @brcastrong
Amazing event with such an important mission put on by @facingourrisk Looking forward to next year.
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#breastcancer #brcapositive #chek2positive #atmpositive
Yes, even thin women can have natural tissue reconstructions like DIEP flaps. It’s all about balance. Thin patients often do not have large breasts and if your goal is to achieve a reconstructed breast volume similar to your current breast volume, then you may have the perfect amount of excess abdominal or thigh tissue to achieve your goals.
For more information, message me or contact me at ☎️516-498-8400
David Light, MD, FACS
#breastreconstruction #diepflap #tugflap #papflap #nybra
In order to understand issues related to breast implant capsules, you have to understand why capsules form in the first place. A breast implant capsule is essentially a foreign body reaction. The body recognizes the implant as a foreign material and tries to contain it by surrounding it in a capsule of fibrous scar-like tissue. Roughly 90% of the time the capsule remains soft, but changes can occur for a variety of different reasons. Stay tuned as I expand the discussion to include other issues, like capsular, contracture, breast, implant, illness, and breast implant associated ALCL.
For more information on breast reconstruction, feel free to message me or contact me through my office at ☎️516-498-8400
David Light, MD, FACS
833 Northern Blvd, Suite 160
Great Neck, NY 11021
#breastreconstruction #breastimplant #breastcancer #capsularcontracture #biaalcl #breastimplantillness
Sub-pectoral vs Pre-pectoral implant placement
Sub-pectoral implants provide more soft tissue coverage (the pectoralis muscle) for an underlying implant and can hide implant imperfections such as rippling.
Pre-pectoral implants provide less soft tissue coverage, but have been shown to be more comfortable in the immediate post-operative period and long term. They also avoid implant animation, or movement of the implant from contraction of the pectoralis muscle.
For more information on breast reconstruction, contact me at
David Light, MD
NYBRA Plastic Surgery
833 Northern Blvd
Great Neck, NY 11021
📞516-498-8400
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Self advocacy is critical to ensuring that you’ll be happy with your reconstruction. If you’re not happy with the first option that’s offered, continue your search. I always encourage patients to do their own research, seek second opinions, and be comfortable with their treatment plan.
Research. Advocate. Choose wisely.
#breastreconstruction #breastcancer #diepflap #breastreconstructionawareness #papflap #tugflap
Abdominal free flap breast reconstruction has come a long way since the TRAM flap . Modern-day DIEP flaps allow patients to achieve a warm, soft, natural reconstruction, while still maintaining a strong and functional abdomen.
For more information, call 515-498-8400 to set up an in person or virtual consultation.
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Following a mastectomy, patient’s loose sensation to their breasts. For some it may be complete loss, but for most its partial. Immediate sensory nerve reconstruction (Resensation procedure) can help improve a patient’s breast sensation following mastectomy. By repairing sensory nerves that used to provide sensation to the breast to sensory nerves either under the nipple or on a natural tissue flap, sensation can be improved!
For more information on sensory restoration during breast reconstruction, contact me at (516) 498-8400.
#breastreconstruction #resensation #nybra_plastic_surgery #informeddecisions #plasticsurgery #plasticsurgeon #beauty #newyork #longisland #breastcancer #breastcancersurvivor #nipplesparingmastectomy #ASPS #fellowshiptrained #boardcertifiedplasticsurgeon #NYsuperdoctor #tugflap #papflap
Fat grafting is an amazing tool that improves both my reconstruction and aesthetic breast outcomes. It begins with liposuction. The fat that is collected is then processed to remove excess fluid and then the fat graft is carefully injected into the breast. Fat grafting is performed for several reasons:
• Increase the breast size
• Treat concavities and other contour irregularities
• Add volume in specific areas to improve shape
• Thicken the amount of fat underneath the skin to hide underlying imperfections
Fat grafting can be performed at the initial procedure (ex: at the time of a breast lift or explant) or can be used at a secondary procedure (ex: 3 months after a DIEP flap to treat minor contour irregularities).
For more information or to schedule a consultation, call (516) 498-8400
#breastreconstruction #diepflap #diepflapbreastreconstruction #nybra_plastic_surgery #informeddecisions #bii #explant #plasticsurgery #plasticsurgeon #newyork #breastcancer #nipplesparingmastectomy #fellowshiptrained #boardcertifiedplasticsurgeon #NYsuperdoctor #papflap #tugflap #sieaflap #brca #breastreconstructionawareness
When I met this incredibly strong woman she was undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy (chemo before surgery). We had a long discussion about options and she choose a bilateral nipple sparing mastectomy and DIEP flap reconstruction with sensory nerve reinnervation. An inframammary fold incision was used for her mastectomy to hide the scar in the crease underneath the breast.
During her reconstruction, sensory nerves that entered the breasts were preserved and repaired to sensory nerves entering the DIEP flaps to increase sensation to her reconstructed breast.
For any questions on aesthetic or reconstructive breast surgery, contact me at (516) 498-8400.
Please Do Not Flag. According to current Instagram community guidelines, post-mastectomy images for breast cancer awareness are allowed. These images are the property of David Light, MD and are not authorized for use by any other party. This is my actual patient who has given consent for use of their images.
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1 year ago I said goodbye to cancer and my breasts. I can’t believe it’s been 1 year! Some days it feels like yesterday and some days it feels like it was a long long time ago. Never once did I think I was making a horrible decision. Never once did I regret this choice. This was the biggest decision I have ever had to make and my decision alone. Morning of surgery I remember getting ready and saying goodbye to my breasts. I didn’t shed 1 tear because I knew by the end of the day the cancer would be gone. I knew I won! I didn’t give cancer a chance to grow. The only time I broke down was when I was waiting for the nuclear injection for the lymph nodes and I got a call from Abigail and Aaron. I fought back the tears and tried to ignore the thoughts that were rushing through my mind. Is this going to be the last time I hear their voices? Is this the last time they are going to hear me tell them how much I love them? Am I going to wake up when this is over? If I don’t will they remember their aunt? Will they think I was a warrior? Will they know I did this so I could enjoy watching them grow up? I remember hearing Abigail’s sweet loving innocent voice say “Aunt Trish are you crying?” I told her they were tears of happiness because I was so happy they called me to wish me luck and that I love them so much. Here I am 1 year later cancer free and loving my nieces and nephew every second of every day. Having them by my side through recovery gave me the strength to heal and be happy and positive through all of this. I am also so grateful I was referred to NYBRA and Dr. Light. I knew from the moment I met him that I was in the right place and the right hands. Now a year later I get to watch both my nieces and nephew grow up and not have to worry about missing anything. Abigail, thank you for being my recovery buddy and for all your get well notes. I loved having you almost every afternoon. I enjoyed our time together and you helped me get stronger everyday. Aa
#Repost @marnie_medicaltattoo Thank you @marnie_medicaltattoo !! Amazing results as always.
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BREAST CANCER_POST MASTECTOMY
IMAGE OF MEDICAL TATTOO_3D NIPPLE AREOLA TATTOO
Unilateral Mastectomy with nipple reconstruction
Reconstruction done by the incredibly talented @dr.davidlight @nybra_plastic_surgery
Happy Holidays!
For more information or to schedule a free consult for any the services we offer contact:
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#BreastCancerAwareness #BRCA #areolarestorativetattoo #reconstructivesurgery #plasticsurgery #mastectomytattoo #inkthatheals #ilovemyjob #changinglives
#Repost We are very lucky to have @marnie_medicaltattoo putting the final touches on our reconstructions. Women that have had their nipple and areola removed at the time of their mastectomy have 2 options for recreating a nipple. Some women will have me re-create the nipple using their own skin, and then a tattoo placed over and around the nipple to add further detail to the nipple reconstruction and provide the pigmentation for the areola. The second option is a 3-D nipple tattoo. In these cases Marnie Rustemeyer, our tattoo artist, will perform a nipple areola tattoo which appears 3 dimensional but has the advantage of being flat. Both are great options and the decision is completely dependent on patient preference.・・・
✨BREAST CANCER_POST MASTECTOMY
IMAGE OF MEDICAL TATTOO_3D NIPPLE AREOLA TATTOO✨
All the good vibes after completing this first session of nipple tattoos! Will follow up in 8 weeks for a 2nd session, if necessary 🤍🎀
Photo taken immediately after tattooing and color/redness will soften as it heals.
Beautiful reconstruction by @dr.davidlight
For more information or to schedule a free consult for any the services we offer contact:
💌 [email protected]
☎️ 516-301-5253
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#Repost @nybra_plastic_surgery
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The Clinical Director of our Patient Empowerment Program, Mollie Sugarman, and Dr. David Light, kicked off a new project designed to foster and continue conversations about breast cancer in individuals through all walks of life. Their first discussion, “Single, Under 40 with Breast Cancer,” hones in on the unique effects of a cancer diagnosis on single, younger women.
Follow the LINK IN OUR BIO to watch the video of their full discussion with three incredible young women who shared their experiences!
✔️it out!
#NYBRA #plasticsurgery #NYBRAplasticsurgery #breastcancer #under40 #single #bcsm #breastreconstruction #mastectomy #patientempowerment #patienteducation #patientadvocacy #patientadvocate
#Repost @brcastrong
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Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day is as much about educating patients and individuals of their options as it is illuminating the factors that underlie breast reconstruction decisions. Dr. David Light joined BRCA Strong’s Medical Director, Dr. Alexea in a conversation that aimed to go beyond simple breast reconstruction options. Dr. Alexea is an infectious disease physician, cancer wellness coach, and Stage III breast cancer survivor. The pair dug into key physical and emotional considerations that patients and physicians tackle as part of the breast reconstruction process.
#NYBRA #plasticsurgery #bcam #bcsm #breastreconstruction #breastcancer #BRADay #mastectomy #DIEPflap @dr.davidlight @drdralexea
#Repost @brcastrong with @use.repost
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Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day is as much about educating patients and individuals of their options as it is illuminating the factors that underlie breast reconstruction decisions. Dr. David Light joined BRCA Strong’s Medical Director, Dr. Alexea in a conversation that aimed to go beyond simple breast reconstruction options. Dr. Alexea is an infectious disease physician, cancer wellness coach, and Stage III breast cancer survivor. The pair dug into key physical and emotional considerations that patients and physicians tackle as part of the breast reconstruction process.
#NYBRA #plasticsurgery #bcam #bcsm #breastreconstruction #breastcancer #BRADay #mastectomy #DIEPflap @dr.davidlight @drdralexea
Amazing day. Thank you to all who joined us at Making Strides. See you next year!!
Throwback from the @AmericanCancerSociety @MakingStridesWalk from last year.
Tomorrow is the big day! Come out and join us at Jones Beach. Show some support and love...its good for you!
#americancancersociety #NYBRAplasticsurgery #makingstrideslongisland #breastreconstruction #breastcancer
This lovely woman choose to undergo a left mastectomy to treat extensive DCIS. It was important for her to preserve her right breast in order to retain full sensation.
Trying to match a natural breast to an implant reconstruction can be challenging. Most of the volume in a natural breast is below the nipple, where a implant reconstruction is closer to an 50/50 split, half above and half below. Luckily, this patient desired to increase her breast volume. This allowed me to perform a left breast reconstruction to her desired size and then place a smaller breast implant in the right breast along with a breast lift to improve symmetry. Overall, she is very happy and so am I!
For any questions on aesthetic or reconstructive breast surgery, contact me at (516) 498-8400.
Please Do Not Flag. According to current Instagram community guidelines, post-mastectomy images for breast cancer awareness are allowed. I have consent to share these images.
#breastreconstruction #implant reconstruction #nybra_plastic_surgery #informeddecisions #plasticsurgery #plasticsurgeon #beauty #newyork #longisland #breastcancer #breastcancersurvivor #resensation #nipplesparingmastectomy #ASPS #fellowshiptrained #boardcertifiedplasticsurgeon #NYsuperdoctor #plasticsurgerybeforeandafter #beforeandafter
Throwback to the @AmericanCancerSociety @MakingStridesLongIsland walk from 2019.
4 Days Left! See you at Jones Beach on October 16th!
#americancancersociety #NYBRAplasticsurgery #makingstrideslongisland #breastreconstruction #breastcancer
