Blog

Mackenzie Alleman’s Blog: My Genetic Test Came Back BRCA Positive — Here’s How I’m Coping

Three years after her mother died of breast cancer, Mackenzie Alleman was tested for BRCA1—a gene mutation that increases the likelihood of developing breast cancer by 87 percent and ovarian cancer by 53 to 57 percent. All of her research, preparation, and the repeated mantra, “knowledge is power,” couldn’t prepare Mackenzie for the reality that she was BRCA positive. She decided to undergo preventative mastectomy and turned to the Center for Restorative Breast Surgery. Although it was a difficult choice, she is thankful for the gift of taking her health into her own hands….

Read More

Healthy Wealth Show: Giving Hope to Women in Valley of Breast Cancer: Susan McMillan

Jack Branch hosts the “Healthy Wealth Show” where he discusses the “valleys”—particular challenges—that are part of life. He and his wife Renee experienced a valley when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Jack refers to his guest on the show, Susan McMillan, as one of their “angels” during such a difficult time. Susan is a patient advocate for the Center for Restorative Breast Surgery. She shares her diagnosis story and the hope and healing she found at the Breast Center over 13 years ago….

Read More

Journal graphic

APEX FlapSM Newest Advancement In Breast Reconstruction

World-renowned surgeons at the Center for Restorative Breast Surgery in New Orleans have just published an article in this month’s edition of the Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery that unveils their newest pioneering procedural advancement called the APEX FlapSM….

Read More

Featured in People Magazine, Actress Shannen Doherty Didn’t Just Settle for Just Any Reconstructive Surgeon When it Came to Her Breast Reconstruction Following Breast Cancer

Featured in People Magazine, Actress Shannen Doherty Didn’t Just Settle for Just Any Reconstructive Surgeon When it Came to Her Breast Reconstruction Following Breast Cancer Shannen Doherty went out and met doctors, asked questions, and did her research. She was searching for a surgeon who would care about her, listen to her, and help her…

Read More

Peggy’s Journey

Peggy’s Journey After being diagnosed with invasive lobular breast cancer in 2011, Peggy underwent chemotherapy, a double mastectomy, reconstruction with implants, and radiation. Five years later, one of the implants from her reconstruction ruptured. Peggy came to the Breast Center for DIEP flap breast reconstruction & nipple reconstruction. In this video, Peggy shares her journal…

Read More

“I Wish I’d Known”

“Dr. D” speaks on what you need to know to make an empowered and informed decision for Breast Reconstruction with a comprehensive review of the pioneering work our Center is known for….

Read More