A Range of Techniques

Dr. Keller specializes in DIEP flap breast reconstruction, but tailors his techniques to his patients' needs.

• Skin Sparing Mastectomy
• TRAM Flap
• DIEP Flap
  • History of the DIEP Flap
  • Description of the Surgery
  • Anatomy Involved in the DIEP Flap
  • The Advantages of the DIEP Flap
  • Patient Photos
  • Answers to Common Questions
  • Patient Experiences
  • A Surgeon's Perspective on DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction
  • DIEP Flap Support Group
  • Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
  • General Instructions
  • Pre and Post Operative Instructions
• SIEA Flap
• GAP Flap
• Flap Monitoring
• Breast Implants
• Nipple Reconstruction

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Home | Reconstructive Techniques | DIEP Flap | The Advantages of the DIEP Flap

The Advantages of the DIEP Flap

Below are just a few of the many benefits of the DIEP flap technique compared to other breast reconstruction methods.

• Freedom of design to give a soft natural breast
• No abdominal hernia or weakness
• No muscle bulge from twisting or folding of the rectus muscle
• Very healthy (good blood supply) piece of flesh
• Low lying (tummy tuck) abdominal incision
• Lesser insult to body, shorter hospital stay, quicker return to function
• Can be done at the same time as the mastectomy
• No synthetics or mesh needed

To learn more about the advantages of DIEP flap breast reconstruction, click here to request a phone consultation from Dr. Keller, a renowned plastic surgeon specializing in reconstructive flap procedures.