Microsurgery

A Plastic Surgeon moves tissue around to restore form and function. Using microsurgical technique allows us to move tissue from anywhere to anywhere in the body creating more options to choose from for a particular patient. Microsurgical transfer of tissue for breast reconstruction has the highest success rate over any other method. Traditionally the drawback of this technique is that it requires specialized training in microsurgery. Special equipment is needed, and the length of the procedure may be longer than other methods. By specializing in microsurgical breast reconstruction, I have greatly reduced the OR time, decreased the complication rate, and increased success rate. Success rate with DIEP breast reconstruction is over 99%. These advances make the patient’s decision to select this procedure with the most natural, permanent result easier. A Plastic Surgeon moves tissue around to restore form and function. Using microsurgical technique allows us to move tissue from anywhere to anywhere in the body creating more options to choose from for a particular patient. Microsurgical transfer of tissue for breast reconstruction has the highest success rate over any other method. Traditionally the drawback of this technique is that it requires specialized training in microsurgery. Special equipment is needed, and the length of the procedure may be longer than other methods. By specializing in microsurgical breast reconstruction, I have greatly reduced the OR time, decreased the complication rate, and increased success rate. Success rate with DIEP breast reconstruction is over 99%. These advances make the patient’s decision to select this procedure with the most natural, permanent result easier.

Microsurgery involves disconnecting tissue from one part of the body and transplanting it to another.

There are several microsurgical procedures used for breast reconstruction. The most advanced procedures transfer only fat and skin while preserving underlying muscles. These are known as "perforator flaps". These procedures use the patient's own tissue to recreate a "natural", warm, soft breast while preserving all the patient's muscle function.

The most commonly performed perforator flap techniques include the DIEP/SIEA and GAP flaps:
http://www.prma-enhance.com/index.cfm/PageID/4113

The DIEP flap is now widely accepted to be the gold standard in breast reconstruction:
http://www.prma-enhance.com/index.cfm/PageID/1754


Microsurgery involves disconnecting tissue from one part of the body and transplanting it to another.

There are several microsurgical procedures used for breast reconstruction. The most advanced procedures transfer only fat and skin while preserving underlying muscles. These are known as "perforator flaps". These procedures use the patient's own tissue to recreate a "natural", warm, soft breast while preserving all the patient's muscle function.

The most commonly performed perforator flap techniques include the DIEP/SIEA and GAP flaps:
http://www.prma-enhance.com/index.cfm/PageID/4113

The DIEP flap is now widely accepted to be the gold standard in breast reconstruction:
http://www.prma-enhance.com/index.cfm/PageID/1754