DIEP flap abdominal scar itching after 8-9 years post-op. How can I stop it?

The most common procedures I perform for a DIEP revision are touchups of the abdominal scar, removing excess tissue from the sides of the chest, minor adjustments to the position or size of the flaps for symmetry, or fat grafting to the upper part of the reconstructed breast.  You should...

Although an implant can be placed under a DIEP flap, I prefer to wait at least 6 months before considering this, such that the new tissue flap has acquired new peripheral vascular in growth and is not completely dependent of the main pedicle blood supply.I would encourage you to visit with 3...

You are seeing a wide variance in scarring because there are many variables in breast cancer reconstruction.  First, some patients undergo immediate reconstruction whereas others undergo delayed reconstruction.  Often, we can achieve better scarring with immediate reconstruction....

Many times we use an incision in the fold to approach the breast in nipple preserving procedures.  I use the VIOPTIX monitoring system which needs a small area to monitor the flap.  At a 2 to 3 month window we evaluate the results and decide on size and shape discrepancies and move...

Hello,It is common to still have a feeling of tightness along the abdomen following DIEP flap reconstruction for up to 1 year. I would advise following up with your plastic surgeon for an evaluation if you have any additional concerns.

Your describing pain that seems to me like muscle cramps.  It is important to localize this to one side.  It invariably is not on both sides although possible.  If isolated local anesthesia can be placed into the area to see if there is resolution of the pain.  Three basic...