Bilateral DIEP Flap Case #8499

Description:

These before-and-after images showcase a patient who underwent bilateral DIEP flap breast reconstruction, a highly specialized procedure that uses the patient’s own abdominal tissue to recreate natural-looking breasts following mastectomy.

In the before photos, the chest reflects the changes following mastectomy, with the absence of breast volume and contour. The after photos demonstrate the results of reconstruction using the Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator (DIEP) flap technique, in which skin and fat from the lower abdomen are carefully transferred to the chest while preserving the abdominal muscles.

This approach allows surgeons to sculpt soft, natural breast mounds while also providing the added benefit of abdominal contouring similar to a tummy tuck. The reconstructed breasts typically feel more natural than implants and can age with the patient’s body over time.

Each patient’s anatomy, healing process, and aesthetic goals are unique. These photos illustrate one example of what may be achieved with bilateral DIEP flap reconstruction and are shared to help educate patients about potential outcomes.