Deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap surgery is a breast reconstruction procedure performed only by the most experienced surgeons.
The technique uses autologous tissue, donated from your own body, to recreate the breast shape for more natural results. For a DIEP flap, we take skin, fat, and blood vessels from the lower abdomen and reconnect them at the mastectomy site using microsurgical techniques. In a combined reconstruction, this “flap” of tissue and fat is used in conjunction with an implant to construct a natural-looking breast shape.
The abdomen is an ideal location for obtaining tissue for breast reconstruction, and the deep inferior epigastric perforator is a preferred donation site for many surgeons. DIEP flap surgery has the added advantage of sparing the abdominal wall muscle, which reduces the rate of postoperative hernia.
When combined with implant-based surgery, this procedure can help reduce the risk of implant-related complications and provide a more natural appearance than implant reconstruction alone.
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