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Gail’s DIEP Flap and Apex Flap Journey

When I was 37 years old, I did a routine self-check and discovered a lump. Although I didn’t have a family history of breast cancer or genetic mutations, I got it checked immediately…

Eva’s Journey

I am so blessed to have found a group of doctors at CRBS who are phenomenal in their attention to detail and helping me and many women who have been affected by breast cancer feel and look their best…

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Dr. D’s Mastectomy Rule of 3’s and Why Details Matter

Dr. D introduces the “Mastectomy Rule of 3’s” and tells you how to be your own advocate with the things you should know about mastectomy before treatment…

Why Us. Why Now.

We are uniquely prepared to offer you the highest level of safety in our one-of-a-kind sanctuary. As the world’s only fully accredited stand-alone hospital for breast cancer care and the most sophisticated methods of breast reconstruction, we are here for you…

Patient testimonial for breast reconstruction at CRBS

Lisa Gillespie’s Story

One year ago, July 15, 2019, I packed my bags and headed from Toronto to New Orleans to the Center For Restorative Breast Surgery. Very excited that a surgery I had been putting off would be done…

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Patricia on Feeling Restored, Renewed, and Totally Whole Again

After my mammogram in December of 2017, the hospital called and said something did not look right and asked if I would come back for another scan. The nurse assured me that 80% come back normal, but I was in the 20% that didn’t….

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Renowned Physician Dr. Neil Baum on Choosing the Breast Center After Wife’s Diagnosis

Dr. Neil Baum, a physician and husband of a breast cancer survivor, talks about how choosing the Breast Center was “one of the best decisions we’ve ever made.”…

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Being Fearless

Caren is not only a breast cancer survivor—she’s a thriver. In her blog post, “Battles, Scars, and Perspective,” Caren reflects on her journey and embracing her body’s transformation as a reminder of her battles. She shares intimate insight about what it truly means to love yourself and encourages readers to, “wear their scars knowing they tell your amazing story.” Our team at the Center for Restorative Breast Surgery is thankful to be part of her story and the place where her solution was ultimately found…

Breast implant reconstruction featured in news coverage

Breast Implant Illness

For nearly two decades, the Center for Restorative Breast Surgery (CRBS) has served as a trusted resource for the most up-to-date information and pioneering work in the field of breast care, breast cancer treatment, and reconstructive breast surgery…

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Jackie’s Delayed Breast Reconstruction Journey

I have started this post about 7 times. And deleted it. It was difficult to revisit those dark memories from 2016-2018. So, I did what I always do—talked it over with God and asked for His direction. He revealed to me this morning that I was viewing things from the wrong perspective. Yes, I have anxiety/panic-triggering memories connected to my bilateral nipple/skin sparing mastectomies….