Bilateral DIEP Flap Case #1108

Description:

This patient underwent bilateral DIEP flap breast reconstruction, a highly specialized procedure that uses the patient’s own abdominal skin and fat to recreate natural-looking breasts following mastectomy. Unlike traditional flap procedures, the DIEP (Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator) flap preserves the abdominal muscles while transferring tissue and reconnecting the blood vessels using microsurgery.

In the before photos, the patient is shown following mastectomy. In the after photos, you can see the results after bilateral DIEP flap reconstruction, where tissue from the lower abdomen was used to restore breast shape and volume. This technique often provides a soft, natural feel and can also create a contour similar to a tummy tuck at the donor site.

Individual results vary, but many patients choose DIEP flap reconstruction because it uses their own tissue, avoids implants, and maintains abdominal muscle strength. These images demonstrate how autologous reconstruction can restore both form and confidence after breast cancer surgery.