Breast Reconstruction

Pedicled Flaps

Various types of rotational flaps can be utilized to create neo-breasts. Two of the most common and popular options include TRAM flaps and Latisimus Dorsi flaps. Post-reconstruction, patients usually have to stay in the hospital several days to recover.

TRAM flaps are Transverse Rectus Abdominus Myocutaneous flaps and takes the fatty tissue from your abdomen to create a new breast. This is a popular option because patients get a tummy tuck in addition to a new breast. In most people, there is sufficient tissue to create a nice sized breast.  The drawback to this procedure is that patients often have a weak abdominal wall.

Latisimus Dorsi flaps are muscle-skin flaps taken from your back to reconstruct your breast. These flaps often lack the volume to create a full-sized breast and are used in conjunction with breast implants. These types of reconstruction often look and feel more natural than implant-alloderm reconstructions because you have both muscle and fat camouflaging the implant.