Breast Reconstruction - should i get implants or a DIEP Flap?

Danielle Dumestre, MD

Implants use silicone/saline, while DIEP flap uses your own tissue. Choice depends on body type, recovery, prior radiation, and desired feel, durability, and surgery complexity.

                    <div>
        <iframe frameborder="0" width="480" height="270" scrolling="no" src="https://video.realself.com/services/player/bcpid2764084504001/?bctid=6396876918112&autoStart=false&width=480&height=270"></iframe>
        <br/><a href="https://www.realself.com/breast-reconstruction/video">Breast Reconstruction videos from RealSelf doctors</a>    </div>

Breast Reconstruction - should i get implants or a DIEP Flap?

Related Videos

More videos by this doctor