by carinamarielivoti | May 8, 2026 | Physical & Emotional Recovery
Breast reconstruction is a major surgery that requires a lot of healing. After all, a large area of your chest has been surgically altered. It makes sense to have some swelling, bruising, and soreness while you heal. Sometimes, fluid or blood can collect under the... 
by carinamarielivoti | Apr 28, 2026 | Physical & Emotional Recovery, Preparation, Logistics, and Patients' Rights
Travel is stressful for everyone. If you’ve had breast reconstruction surgery, adding the unknowns of navigating airport security with implants, expanders, or prostheses can produce even more anxiety. If you’re wondering what to expect at TSA and how your body or... 
by carinamarielivoti | Mar 5, 2026 | Physical & Emotional Recovery
Scars are a natural part of the healing process after breast reconstruction surgery. As wounds heal, collagen turns over. After a surgery, that process can get out of control, which makes the skin produce collagen abnormally on a molecular level. That abnormal... 
by rob@goodpep.com | Feb 19, 2026 | Physical & Emotional Recovery, Reconstruction Options
Your browser does not support the video tag. Breast reconstruction is a transformative journey, and for many, the final step—adding nipple areola tattoos—helps restore a sense of wholeness. If you’re considering this finishing touch, you may be wondering, “How long... 
by carinamarielivoti | Nov 21, 2025 | Physical & Emotional Recovery, Reconstruction Options
Nipple areola tattooing is a less-discussed element of breast reconstruction that offers meaningful physical and emotional restoration. This in-office procedure leads to increased patient satisfaction. Patients often report a sense of completion where other elements... 
by carinamarielivoti | Nov 20, 2025 | Complications, Physical & Emotional Recovery
Breast imaging plays a critical role in breast cancer screening and diagnosis, but what should patients do after mastectomy and reconstruction? We sat down with breast imaging specialist, Dr. Robyn Roth (@theboobiedocs) to talk about the long-term role of imaging for...
