Breast reconstruction after mastectomy using stomach tissue

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Can belly fat be used for breast reconstruction?
What is best breast reconstruction after mastectomy?
How successful is DIEP flap reconstruction?
What are the different types of breast reconstruction after mastectomy?

Can belly fat be used for breast reconstruction?

Excess belly fat can be used for breast reconstruction to create results that look and feel natural. Many patients have sufficient excess fat in this area to use for the procedure. And when the fat is removed, in a similar manner to a tummy tuck, patients experience the added benefit of a slimmer waistline.

What is best breast reconstruction after mastectomy?

Implants. Inserting a breast implant is the least invasive breast reconstruction procedure. It may not require extra time in the hospital if it can be done at the same time as the mastectomy.

How successful is DIEP flap reconstruction?

The success rates of DIEP flap surgery are between 96% and 99%. People with risk factors such as diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol may have success rates on the lower end of this range.

What are the different types of breast reconstruction after mastectomy?

Breasts can be rebuilt using implants (saline or silicone). They can also be rebuilt using autologous tissue (that is, tissue from elsewhere in the body). Sometimes both implants and autologous tissue are used to rebuild the breast.