DIEP Flap Case #28021

Description:

This gallery showcases the transformative results of a DIEP (Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator) flap breast reconstruction performed on a 36-year-old patient following mastectomy. The DIEP flap technique uses the patient’s own abdominal skin and fat to reconstruct a natural-looking breast while preserving abdominal muscles for improved recovery and long-term strength.

In the before photos, the patient is shown prior to reconstructive surgery. The after photos, taken several months post-operatively, highlight the restored breast shape, symmetry, and contour achieved through meticulous microsurgical technique. The donor site on the abdomen has also healed with a scar placement similar to that of a tummy tuck.

Each image is shared with the patient’s consent to help others understand the aesthetic and physical outcomes possible with autologous reconstruction. Results vary based on individual anatomy, healing, and surgical goals.