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Fat Grafting (Lipofilling) for Small Breast Defects After Lumpectomy and Radiation
After breast-conserving surgery and radiation therapy, many women notice changes in the shape of their treated breast. A small dent, an indentation, or a subtle asymmetry can develop over time as radiation effects cause tissue contraction and firmness. While these changes are usually mild, they can affect confidence and comfort. Fat grafting — also known as lipofilling — offers a remarkably effective and minimally invasive solution for correcting these small breast defects us

Dr. Foumani
Mar 295 min read


AICAP Flap: Inner Breast Reconstruction After Lumpectomy
When breast cancer occurs in the inner (medial) portion of the breast, lumpectomy can leave a noticeable defect that is particularly challenging to reconstruct. Unlike tumors in the outer breast, where techniques like the LICAP flap offer excellent solutions, medial defects have historically had fewer reliable reconstruction options. The AICAP flap — Anterior Intercostal Artery Perforator flap — changes this picture entirely, offering women a specialized technique designed sp

Dr. Foumani
Mar 145 min read


LICAP Flap: Breast Reconstruction After Upper/Lateral Lumpectomy
When a breast tumor is located in the upper or lateral (outer) portion of the breast, a lumpectomy can leave a significant defect that changes the shape and contour of the breast. For women with smaller breasts or larger tumors in these areas, standard tissue rearrangement techniques may not provide enough volume to restore a natural appearance. This is where the LICAP flap — the Lateral Intercostal Artery Perforator flap — offers an elegant oncoplastic solution. What Is a LI

Dr. Foumani
Mar 95 min read


Preserving Natural Appearance After Lumpectomy: Shape-Preserving and Oncoplastic Techniques
Breast conservation surgery, commonly known as lumpectomy, allows you to maintain your natural breast while effectively treating cancer. Unlike mastectomy, which removes the entire breast, lumpectomy excises just the tumor and a small margin of surrounding healthy tissue. This approach preserves most of your breast tissue while still providing effective cancer treatment when combined with radiation therapy. However, even though lumpectomy conserves the majority of your breast

Dr M. Foumani
Feb 95 min read
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