All Procedures
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DIEP/SIEA
Both the DIEP and SIEA flaps utilize excess abdominal skin and fat from the lower part of the abdomen. The difference between the two is the choice of blood vessels that nourish the flap tissue.
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SGAP
The SGAP flap, or the Superior Gluteal Artery Perforator flap (buttock flap), is ideal for those who do not have an adequate amount of excess tummy tissue. The breast may be reconstructed with the skin, fat, and the tiny blood vessels taken from the buttock area to achieve a B or C cup breast size.
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TAP
The thoracodorsal artery perforator flap (TAP flap) is a small flap that utilizes the tissue from the area on the side of the breast and the back. This flap is an option for small defects, such as in breast conservation or lumpectomy patients.
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Implant
The simplest option for reconstruction is to have implants alone. This option is best for patients who have medical issues that prevent them from having a more complex surgery as well as patients who understand the limitation of this type of reconstruction but want to have a breast mound.
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Latissimus
The latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap is an option that may be used for reconstruction, with or without an implant. This type of flap is not a microsurgical flap; in other words, the tissue is kept attached and rotated from the back area to the breast.
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