Introduction to the Various Procedures Available for Breast Reconstruction

Breast Restoration in The Bronx

Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction is ideal for women seeking the most advanced methods of breast reconstruction utilizing the body’s own tissue.

Using our advanced techniques, any breast size can be reconstructed and restored to a natural contour. Bilateral reconstruction (when both breasts are removed) is especially amenable to our muscle sparing techniques. Reconstruction can take place simultaneous to mastectomy, or at a later time.

DIEP Flap - Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap

DIEP Flap is the breast reconstruction procedure that replaces the removed breast with living tissue. Tissue is removed from the abdomen area, skin and fatty tissue is reattached to the breast area. The result from a DIEP Flap result in more natural, youthful looking breasts. Click here to learnmore about DIEP Flap in The Bronx.

SIEA Flap - Superficial Inferior Epigastric Artery Flap

SIEA is similar to the DIEP Flap procedure. Difference is that SIEA flap includes the removal of blood vessels from underneath the abdominal area. To learn more, visit out SIEA Flap page.

SGAP Flap - Buttocks

The Superior Gluteal Artery Perforator Flap (SGAP Flap) is used when the patient does not have enough abdominal tissue for the procedure. In such case, tissue from the upper buttock is used. Read more about SGAP Flap – Buttocks.

I-GAP FLAP

The I-Gap Flap incision is referred to as the In-The-Crease IGAP (Inferior Gluteal Artery Perforator). During this procedure, skin and fat from the inferior area of the buttocks is used. The incisions are made on the fold of the buttocks and legs and the results of the donor area are a more youthful, shaped buttock. Details can be found on our I-Gap Flap page.