Poor cosmetic result of DIEP flap scar revision. How can it be corrected?

January 10, 2016
Asked By:Jcwoods68 in Greenville, SC

After stage 2 of the DIEP flap, 8 months ago, I'm left with a one sided lump on my lower left abdomen below the incision. The PS states its muscle and can not be treated with lipo. He didn't really explain how the muscle healed this way but did say surgery would be extensive and would have to be coded as a "hernia" in order for insurance to cover it. I can not imagine not having this fixed but do not want another extensive surgery. Anyone have any experience with this or thoughts on how to correct?

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