Meet the Experts

Dr. Miguel Angel Medina

Director of Microsurgery with Miami Cancer Institute

Videos

Mastectomy & Nipple

Dr. Miguel Angel Medina, Director of Microsurgery with Miami Cancer Institute, explains with a digital imaging how they can save the nipple in breast reconstruction. in the past, surgeons save only the skin. Nowadays, they start saving both skin and nipples, the specialist says.

Breast Cancer & Emotion Management

Breast cancer is an overwhelming process, says Dr. Miguel Angel Medina, Director of Microsurgery with Miami Cancer Institute. Patients have diagnosis of cancer and a personal part of their bodies is being removed or threatened. The doctor says his role is as much guiding through the process, advising on the options and being there for his patients.

Breast Reconstruction Procedures

Implants are more common in breast reconstruction procedures, affirms Dr. Miguel Angel Medina, Director of Microsurgery with Miami Cancer Institute, because almost everyone is a candidate for a breast implant. He also says for implant surgeries, the recovery tends to be quicker, but patients have higher overall complications.

Mastectomy Surgery Procedure

Most of patients, who are experiencing breast reconstruction with implants, spend the night in the hospital, says Dr. Miguel Angel Medina, Director of Microsurgery with Miami Cancer Institute. The expert explains if the mastectomy is double, patients need more recovery time. The doctor also explains that both places where the mastectomy is performed and where the implants are put can be painful.

Migraine Overview

Dr. Miguel Angel Medina, Director of Microsurgery with Miami Cancer Institute, explains migraines are triggered by nerves that are in the face, and in the skull. "These are all nerves that are part of your sensation cranial nerves from the brain. We want to find patients that are having entrapment symptoms of cranial facial nerves and we can go and free those nerves up to relieve the pain and the pressure."

DISCLAIMER: The information and opinions expressed in the programs on this channel and website are intended to address specific questions asked or situations described in each particular program, are for educational purposes only, and are not designed to constitute advice or recommendations as to any disease, ailment, or physical condition. You should not act or rely upon any information contained in these programs without seeking the advice of your personal physician or a qualified medical provider. If you have any questions about the information or opinions expressed, please contact your doctor or other medical professional.

A service of

in partnership with

A service of South Florida PBS

in partnership with