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    January 22, 2026
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    Expanding Options in Breast Reconstruction: Dr. Joseph Dayan Leads Largest Review of DUG Flap Surgery to Date

    In a landmark publication featured in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open, Joseph H. Dayan, MD, MBA, FACS, presents the most comprehensive review to date of the Diagonal Upper Gracilis (DUG) flap—a refined, thigh-based breast reconstruction technique offering new hope to patients who are not candidates for abdominal flap procedures. Based on over a decade of clinical outcomes, the study confirms that the DUG flap provides safe, natural-looking results with minimal scarring and strong long-term recovery. Dr. Dayan’s work continues to shape the field of reconstructive microsurgery, expanding access to personalized, tissue-based solutions.
     
    Read the full study in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open.

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