By: Dr. David Light Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator (DIEP) flaps are the most common natural tissue reconstruction we perform in our practice.⁠ ⁠ A modern DIEP flap is more than just transferring skin and fat from the abdomen to the breasts. Over the upcoming weeks I’ll will be talking more about what goes into a successful DIEP flap, including how…

“I’ve already seen the bottom so there’s nothing to fear.” – Pink Jennifer Garam is a BRCA1-positive ovarian cancer survivor and advocate, blogger, and journalist. She’s documented her ovarian cancer treatment, prophylactic double mastectomy and recovery, and life after cancer and survivorship on Instagram at @jennifergaram, and her articles and essays have appeared in The Washington Post, Allure.com, and SELF.com,…

Trish Michelle is a cancer thriver, public speaker & advocate. She was in her 30s when she was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma (breast cancer). Realizing that the second hardest thing after hearing “You have cancer”, was finding a strong community of peers in which to bond & support through difficult times. As such, Trish volunteers her time with numerous…

Randall S. Feingold, M.D. is a founding partner of NYBRA Plastic Surgery. He has been practicing on Long Island, New York since 1994. Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, he specializes in aesthetic surgery of the face, breast and body as well as state-of-the-art post-mastectomy breast reconstruction. Dr. Feingold, a renowned expert in breast reconstruction and microsurgery, was…

Tiffany Dyba is a former fashion recruiter turned entrepreneur. Tiffany now runs a successful consultant business focusing on high growth startups. She has worked with organizations such as Brooklinen, Prose, Birdies, Parsley Health, and many others. Tiffany was also recognized as one of Business Insider’s ‘Most Innovative Career Coaches’ focused on helping women realize their true worth and potential and…

Ron Israeli, M.D. is a nationally recognized expert in breast reconstruction and a founding partner of NYBRA Plastic Surgery. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery and has been in practice since 1997. Dr. Israeli provides an individualized approach for every patient, offering the full range of breast reconstruction options. He is among the first surgeons…

Jonathan Bank, M.D. is a board-certified plastic surgeon with specialty training in microsurgery. His areas of expertise include breast and body contouring with a three-dimensional methodology, breast reconstruction, and reversal of lymphedema. A particular area of interest is sensory restoration of the reconstructed breast, in which Dr. Bank has one of the longest standing experiences in America. He performs all…

David Light, MD is a fellowship trained, board certified plastic surgeon with a dual practice, focused on breast reconstruction and aesthetic surgery. Dr. Light is an aesthetic surgeon at heart, with a passion for breast reconstruction and women’s health. Patients and colleagues recognize him for his surgical acumen and warm bedside manner. He approaches cosmetic and reconstructive patients with a…

Dr. Peter Korn is a Plastic Surgeon practicing in Long Island, New York since 2008. He is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and specializes in breast reconstruction surgery, microsurgery, and aesthetic procedures of the face, body, and breast. Combining meticulous attention to aesthetic principles with the technical skill-set of sophisticated reconstructive procedures, Dr. Korn is recognized by…

Mollie Sugarman is the Clinical Director of NYBRA’s Patient Empowerment Program that focuses on the psychosocial components related to undergoing mastectomy and breast reconstruction as a result of a cancer diagnosis or for risk reducing purposes. NYBRA’s co-founders, Dr. Randall Feingold and Dr. Ron Israeli along with Mollie, pioneered the integrative approach nearly 13 years ago and, at the time,…