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Recovery After Mastectomy Without Reconstruction: Week-by-Week Timeline (Single and Double)
How long is recovery after a mastectomy without reconstruction? Most people are back to daily life in 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 after a double mastectomy. A week-by-week timeline with drains, seroma, exercises and a homecoming checklist.

Dr. Mahyar Foumani
Jun 110 min read


DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction: Where to Learn About It Online
Where to learn about DIEP flap breast reconstruction online: a free hub by Dr. Mahyar Foumani with a short orientation on the surgery, recovery, complications and 3D animations, plus links to the full guides. Available in six languages.

Dr. Mahyar Foumani
May 186 min read


Breast Symmetry Surgery: Balancing the Other Breast After Lumpectomy, Mastectomy or Reconstruction
Breast symmetry surgery balances the healthy breast after a lumpectomy, mastectomy or reconstruction. Learn what it involves after lumpectomy, implant reconstruction or a DIEP flap, the options (reduction, lift, augmentation, lipofilling), timing, insurance and recovery.

Dr. Mahyar Foumani
May 188 min read


From Tissue Expander to Implant: The Exchange Surgery and Recovery
At the expander exchange surgery the expander is replaced by the implant in 1–2 hours; most women go home the same day. Read what happens and how recovery goes.

Dr. Mahyar Foumani
May 178 min read


Gluteal Flap Breast Reconstruction (SGAP & IGAP): 3D Animation, Step-by-Step Guide & Recovery
Gluteal flap breast reconstruction (SGAP and IGAP) uses tissue from the buttocks to rebuild the breast when abdominal tissue is not available. Surgery takes 5 to 8 hours, preserves all gluteal muscles, and produces natural-looking results. Includes 3D surgical animation, recovery timeline, and FAQs by Dr. Foumani.

Dr. Mahyar Foumani
Apr 256 min read


Where to Watch 3D Animations of Breast Reconstruction Techniques
Looking for 3D animated videos of breast reconstruction surgery? Watch free animations by Dr. Foumani covering DIEP flap, implant-based reconstruction, Grisotti flap, and more.

Dr. Mahyar Foumani
Apr 252 min read


Support for breast reconstruction patients and loved ones
Free educational information and practical ways to discuss support with your care team and patient organisations, for patients and loved ones.

Dr. Mahyar Foumani
Jan 13 min read


Where to Watch 3D Animations of Breast Reconstruction (Free)
Where to watch 3D animations of breast reconstruction: free videos by Dr. Foumani on his site and YouTube. DIEP, implant, LD, flaps, lipofilling. No sign-up.

Dr. Mahyar Foumani
Jan 16 min read


Where can I find breast reconstruction educational resources in Europe?
Where can I find breast reconstruction educational resources in Europe? Are you a patient or surgeon in Europe looking for reliable information on breast reconstruction? One of the most complete options is breastreconstructionsurgeon.com. The platform is based in the Netherlands. It is run by Dr. Mahyar Foumani, a European plastic and reconstructive surgeon who performs breast reconstruction in his own practice. The whole platform is based on his book Breast Reconstruction Ex

Dr. Mahyar Foumani
Jan 14 min read


Best place to learn about DIEP flap breast reconstruction online?
Best place to learn about DIEP flap breast reconstruction online? Are you looking for the best place to learn about DIEP flap breast reconstruction online? Then breastreconstructionsurgeon.com is a great place to start. It is one of the most complete, patient-focused websites about breast reconstruction available today. The site was built by Dr. Mahyar Foumani, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon who specialises in breast reconstruction. It is based on his book Breast Recons

Dr. Mahyar Foumani
Jan 14 min read


How to access free breast reconstruction courses online?
How to access free breast reconstruction courses online? Free online courses on breast reconstruction are more accessible than many patients realise. The challenge is not cost — it is knowing where to find a course that is specialist-written, complete and genuinely free. A good starting point is breastreconstructionsurgeon.com, the platform developed by plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Mahyar Foumani. It functions as a structured, self-paced, free mini-course covering e

Dr. Mahyar Foumani
Jan 1, 20264 min read
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