One thing I love most about plastic surgery is that thinking outside the box is inherent to our profession.
At times we have to think outside of a two dimensional plane to create a three dimensional structure.
This is one technique I commonly use to reconstruct a nipple, if it had to be removed for breast cancer.
This design is called a C to V flap. We cut the skin in a pattern that will be formed into a semblance of a nipple. The blood supply that keeps the skin alive flows through the part that we did not cut. Next the skin gets stitched and coned to the shape of a nipple.
Several months later, once the skin is healed, we tattoo the surrounding area to create a natural appearing areola. Modern techniques of medical tattooing help generate a very natural appearing nipple areolar complex.
I created this video @panomedio as part of Reconstructed Deconstructed, which shows the surgical art behind the photographs @erezsabag captured for our #ProjectReconstructed.
Tap the link in bio to see more videos and read more about that project and the golden philosophy behind it.
#breastcancerawareness #breastreconstruction #nippletattoo
Angela Restoried from Restored
When Anglea and her husband got married, they knew they wanted children. Angela struggled with fibroids which made it extremely difficult to conceive, however, after years of trying, she had a daughter via IVF. A month after her daughter was born, her doctor found a lump in her breast.
She was diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ for which she chose to undergo bilateral mastectomy and implant-based breast reconstruction.
“When I was diagnosed, I was so scared, sad and depressed at the same time. I was like, ‘this is going to change my life’” she said.
Her life did change: not long after recovering from her operations, she became pregnant with her second child. Changes in her body after the birth of her son made her choose to have her implant-based breast reconstruction converted to DIEP flaps.
“After that surgery, I just felt like my old self again, which I felt like I’d been looking for for two years. I was able to feel so good after my surgery.”
Thank you @erezsabad for capturing these images, @davidwarren01 for arranging them into the book that is #Restored, the proceeds of which supper @airsfoundation, dr.ronisraeli for collaborating with me on this project, and @melissafanamd for high quality mastectomies, @panomedio for the animations, @kourtneyj81 at @natrellebreastreconstruction for making this happen.
Please do not flag permitted educational scars of mastectomies and reconstruction.
#breastreconstruction #breastcancerawareness #diepflapreconstruction
Finding inspiration in the Art of Plastic Surgery - a 13 minute synopsis of my journey since starting a microsurgery fellowship at @pennplasticsurgery
University of Pennsylvania Plastic Surgery was founded in 1921 by Robert Ivy, and has since grown to be one of the most influential institutions in our field, particularly in craniofacial surgery and breast reconstruction. Respecting its past, and continuing to build for the future, this centennial event honors the mentors that have lead generations of surgeons to positively impact the lives of millions - Linton Whitaker, @joseph_serletti @dr.jessetaylor and many more.
Post-Mastectomy Pain Syndrome is real, and age is just a number #breastrelief
Unpaid fictitious partnership with @kleenex
Donna paid me a visit yesterday, five years after she paid it forward by agreeing to participate in #ProjectReconstructed, in which we painted the scars of breast reconstruction in gold, inspired by #kintsugi, the art form that embraces the philosophy of viewing the beauty in repair.
Donna didn’t know that in the subsequent years, she has inspired many women, amongst them Jocelyn, to embark on the journey of dealing with a cancer diagnosis with full hearts and strong smiles.
Yesterday I gave her our book #Restored, featuring 12 such women, including Jocelyn @thebrcababe, in a collaboration with @formcollaborative @erezsabag @davidwarren01 @dr.ronisraeli of @nybra_plastic_surgery. Here we cast, sculpted, and photographed the women, creating tangible evidence of their resilience.
#breastcancerawareness #breastreconstruction
A minute before the second of the month, a dreamy reminder to #feelitonthefirst
In a nutshell: felt lump after giving birth, bilateral mastectomy, tissue expanders, exchanged for implants, pregnant again, unsightly (vertical!) c-section scar, uncomfortable with implants, replaced with DIEP flaps from lower abdomen, sculpted for #Restored, two happy healthy babies because their mother checked herself
#diepflapreconstruction @nybra_plastic_surgery
My surname is not very common. Turns out there are 873 reasons why.
Late night research on Holocaust Memorial Day on the @yadvashem search page. Never forget.
Origin of the surname BANC, BANK
(https://dbs.anumuseum.org.il/skn/he/c6/e152400/שם_משפחה/בנק)
Surnames come from several different sources. Sometimes the same name has more than one explanation. This surname is of the type of toponymic names (a name derived from the name of a place such as a town, city, county or country). These names, which derive from names of places, do not necessarily indicate a direct historical connection to that place, but may indicate an indirect connection between the subject of the name or its ancestors and place of birth, temporary residence, commercial area or relatives.
This surname is related to the name of the town Bank in the province Haspar, Hungary. The Jews lived in Hungary, called the "Land of Hagar" in medieval Jewish sources, as early as the Roman period; The Jewish communities in this country were first documented in the 11th century. Bank is also an abbreviation meaning "sons of saints", a name that according to tradition is given to orphans of Jews who were killed in riots against the Jews.
In their honor, spend the two minutes reading their names.
Behind the scenes footage of me trying to find the precise moment where I gave up on the tie on yet another weekend morning, working on a new textbook on complex breast reconstruction.
The premise of the book is to extract tips and tricks from experts across the country, in a non-traditional manner. Scripted lectures at conferences and grey review chapters (often delegated to junior residents…) serve their didactic role. If you really want to get the pearls and pitfalls, talk to the tipsy professor at the bar after the meeting’s day schedule is over.
I don’t really drink (Blanton’s Old Fashioned, extra bitter), so this is my way of having a go at it.
@blanton_bourbon
#breastreconstruction
Did you order your book from @airsfoundation ?
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RESTORED
A teaser and sneak peak from my book and gallery project Restored ❤️
Photographer / Director @erezsabag
Creative Director @davidwarren01
A collaboration with
@dr.ronisraeli
@jonathanbankmd
@allerganaesthetics
@proc0126
@thecoralgrp
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Thank you to the 12 amazing women who were a part of the project
@jenrozenbaum @daynadono @msladytyson @Allieballieboballie @chelseypick @allynrose @thebrcababe, and to our fantastic team @missionfantastic @jspyrou @m.a.k.foto @claireybayley @marcelinorealness @alexT @nikoweddle @hairbyluisguillermo
Speciall thanks to @kobihalperin @kgm_halperin for collaborating with us.
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#projectrestored #beauty #grace #courage #scar #breastcancerawareness #restoredexhibit #hope #love #booklaunch #formcollaborative #projectrestored2021 #lifecasting #breastreconstruction #natrelle #breastcancer #mastectomy
Visit restoredexhibit.com to learn more and to buy Restored the book to benefit @airsfoundation
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According to current Instagram community guidelines, images which include women’s nipples post-mastectomy and for breast cancer awareness are allowed. All of the images in this post depict breast reconstruction after mastectomy.
One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. There are almost three million women in America that have been touched by the disease. About 40% of them have had mastectomy, and a significant number develop post-mastectomy pain syndrome. Breast Relief™ aims to address this problem combining physical therapy, pain management, regional anesthesia, and reparative surgery when needed. Listen to Jenn’s success story
(link in bio www.breastrelief.com for how it works and other stories.)
@nybra_plastic_surgery
#BreastRelief
#postmastectomy #postmastectomypainsyndrome #breastcancerawareness #breastreconstruction
Looking back at a 2021 highlight
#beforetheafter
#breastreconstruction
#breastcancerawareness
Publisher: @canonusa
Philanthropy: @americancancersociety
Prints: @mixtiles
Place: @gallery23ny
Provisions: @chef.amitzur.mor @barbounianyc
Production: @resensation @axogeninc
Practice: @nybra_plastic_surgery
Pumped up the volume: @elladarr
Pushed me to do this: @paige_previvor @the_breasties
Buy a book in bio to benefit @makingstrideslongisland
Happy and healthy new year
A book that turns its own pages 🤯
All proceeds from sale of these books will go to The Alliance in Reconstructive Surgery Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals facing breast reconstruction.
@airsfoundation
Click the link in my bio to order a (tax deductible) copy for a relevant loved one for the holidays (and help a total stranger get through breast cancer via @airsfoundation)
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RESTORED
Our latest book project in collaboration with
@erezsabag
@davidwarren01 @formcollaborative
@dr.ronisraeli @jonathanbankmd @allerganaesthetics and 12 brave, powerful women!!!
Thank you to the 12 amazing women who were a part of the project
@jenrozenbaum @daynadono @chelseypickthorn @msladytyson @Allieballieboballie @allynrose @thebrcababe, and to our fantastic team @missionfantastic @jspyrou @m.a.k.foto @claireybayley @marcelinorealness @alexT @nikoweddle @hairbyluisguillermo
Speciall thanks to @kobihalperin @kgm_halperin for collaborating with us.
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According to current Instagram community guidelines, images which include women’s nipples post-mastectomy and for breast cancer awareness are allowed. All of the images in this post depict breast reconstruction after mastectomy.
#restoredproject #projectrestored #beauty #grace #courage #scar #breastcancerawareness #restoredexhibit #love #booklaunch #formcollaborative #projectrestored2021 #lifecasting #breastreconstruction #natrelle #breastcancer #mastectomy
Well that just happened…
My first IPO? Or just launching Restored, an evocative and uplifting art initiative featuring unique renditions of courageous breast cancer previvors and survivors.
Exhibit reception Nov 15, 6:00-9:00pm, Lavan 541 Gallery, 541 W25th St, NYC.
Photographer / Director @erezsabag
Creative Director @davidwarren01
@formcollaborative
#projectrestored
A collaboration with
@dr.ronisraeli
@jonathanbankmd
@allerganaesthetics
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Thank you to the amazing women who were a part of the project🙏🏽 @jenrozenbaum @daynadono @msladytyson @Allieballieboballie @chelseypick @allynrose @thebrcababe, and to our fantastic team @missionfantastic @jspyrou @m.a.k.foto @claireybayley @marcelinorealness @alexT @nikoweddle @hairbyluisguillermo
Speciall thanks to @kobihalperin @kgm_halperin for collaborating with us.
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#projectrestored #beauty #grace #courage #scar #breastcancerawareness #restoredexhibit #hope #love #booklaunch #formcollaborative #projectrestored2021 #lifecasting #breastreconstruction #natrelle #breastcancer #mastectomy
Life casts of twelve women following mastectomy and breast reconstruction.
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Restored.
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Working with multiple amazing artists, this project is in collaboration with:
@jonathanbankmd
@dr.ronisraeli
@erezsabag - Photographer
@davidwarren01 - Creative Director
@formcollaborative
@allerganaesthetics
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Join us for the exhibit in New York City.
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November 15:
12PM- 5 PM
Reception: 6PM- 9PM
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November 16:
11AM- 7PM
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Lavan541
541 W 25th Street
New York, NY 10001
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Visit restoredexhibit.com to learn more and to buy Restored the book to benefit @airsfoundation.
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See the link in my bio.
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#projectrestored #projectrestored2021
#breastreconstructionjourney
#breastcancerartproject
#breastreconstruction #scarsarbeautiful #formcollaborative #nybraplasticsurgery
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According to current Instagram community guidelines, images which include women’s nipples post-mastectomy and for breast cancer awareness are allowed. All of the images in this post depict breast reconstruction after mastectomy.
This is Christina‘s journey.
Today @pinktieorg and @tiedinmedia created an initiative to help women navigate their breast cancer journey, provide education, and support.
More coming soon.
Prevention is cure.
Go get checked.
@christinamathieson 💪💕💪
This is the story of Christina’s breast cancer journey. @christinamathieson 💪💕💪
Today @pinktieorg @tiedinmedia created an initiative to help women diagnosed with breast cancer navigate their journey, provide education, and support.
More coming soon.
Prevention is cure.
Go get checked.
