DIEP flap surgery uses abdominal skin and fat to reconstruct the breast while sparing the muscle. In Turkey, specialists like Professor Cemal Firat at Medical Park Antalya use microsurgery to connect delicate blood vessels. This results in a more natural breast feel and faster physical recovery.
- Abdominal incision: A curved incision runs from hip to hip across the lower stomach.
- Belly button: A circular incision allows surgeons to reposition it after tightening the skin.
- Breast site: Surgeons place incisions along existing mastectomy scars or within a new envelope.
- Muscle preservation: Abdominal muscles remain intact to maintain core strength and reduce pain.
Bookimed Expert Insight: DIEP flap surgery is complex. Turkish centres like Memorial Şişli Hospital offer all-inclusive microsurgical packages for A$34,900. These packages often cover perforator artery-based techniques. These use high-magnification microsurgery so that tissue survives without taking muscle.
Patient Consensus: Patients in Turkey find the lower abdominal scar easy to hide under swimwear. It often feels similar to a tummy tuck. Many suggest confirming drain removal times and asking where the belly button will sit.