DIEP and Free flap surgery

A surgical procedure performed for the reconstruction of the breast following mastectomy, using skin, fat and blood vessels from the patient's own body to create a new breast mound.

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The procedure can be performed immediately after mastectomy or delayed until a later time, and can be done in one or multiple stages. The type of reconstruction will depend on the individual’s anatomy, goals, and medical history. Free flap surgery are advanced reconstructive procedures often done for patients who have damage due to injury, trauma or breast cancer. The goal of DIEP (Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator) flap surgery is to recreate a natural-looking breast using skin, fat and blood vessels from a donor site, usually the abdomen, to rebuild the breast.

Procedure Details:

Expected Surgery Time: 8 hours
Done Under: General Anaesthesia
Hospitalisation: yes
Drains Required: Yes hours
Supporting Garment: Sports bra or custom-fitted garment and abdominal binder for 6 weeks post procedure

Follow-Up Details:

Next Follow-up: 1st week and 2nd week after discharge
Return to light work: 2 - 3 weeks after discharge
Return to moderately heavy physical work: 4 - 6 weeks after discharge
Return to heavy physical work (workout): 8 - 12 weeks after discharge

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Breast Reconstruction

Procedure to restore the appearance of a breast after a mastectomy or injury. The aim is to create a breast that looks and feels as close to the natural breast as possible. This is usually done using implants or tissue from other parts of the body.