Can you get a tummy tuck years after having the DIEP Flap breast surgery?

Dear shadajah2:   I am assuming that you are seeking to improve your tummy contour appearance after having a DIEP flap many years ago.   This could involve a revision tummy tuck, liposuction, or simply a scar revision.  A formal consultation and physical exam is required to give you any meaningful advice.  Please visit with a board certified plastic surgeon to learn more about your options.  Best wishes,Dr. BasuHouston, TX

Excellent question! While some types of breast reconstruction surgery can significantly impact the ability to perform a tummy tucks, DIEP flaps leave the native muscles and their blood supply intact. While your plastic surgeon may want to do a little more workup to make sure everything is ok, the majority of DIEP flap patients can undergo tummy tucks with little to no difficulty, provided you have adequate residual skin for closure and no issues occurred in healing.