Reconstruction has been limited to size, shape, softness and symmetry,” said AxoGen Medical Director Dr. Ivica Ducic. “I believe reconstruction should be expanded to include restoring sensation.” Dr. Ducic shared his thoughts on ReSensation, a surgical technique designed to restore sensation after a mastectomy, and how it may transform breast reconstruction outcomes for women.

Women choose to have a mastectomy as a life-saving measure, but they are often dismayed to find their breasts are numb after the procedure. The loss of breast sensation is a common and sometimes devastating side effect of breast removal surgery. For some women, the lack of sensation can act as a roadblock that prevents […]

Tara lived for a decade with the implants. Around the 10-year mark, Tara noticed her breasts starting to look uneven. After years of being the same size, one breast looked a bit larger than the other. To be on the safe side, she went to see Dr. Chen. Tara was surprised when an MRI showed […]

After a mastectomy, it’s common for women to experience a loss of sensation in the chest area. The reason for the loss of feeling is that during the mastectomy, surgeons cut the sensory nerves when they remove the breast tissue. For many women, the changes in sensation are permanent, persisting even after reconstruction. While breast […]

Research shows the number of women choosing reconstruction has risen significantly over the past several decades. In 1998, 46% of women with breast cancer received reconstruction, according to a study in the Journal of Clinical Oncology that analyzed medical claims from over 20,000 women with employer-sponsored health insurance.1 By 2007, that number had risen to […]

While choosing to have a mastectomy is a difficult decision, it’s followed by many other questions. Will you have breast reconstruction? What type will you have? What is recovery like? As you weigh your reconstruction options, one factor to consider is whether you want to explore the possibility of having sensation restored to your breasts […]