DIEP Flap (Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap)

πŸ“Œ Most common and advanced method that uses skin and fat from the lower abdomen but preserves the abdominal muscles.

βœ” Uses only skin and fat (no muscle)
βœ” Tummy tuck effect – Flattens the abdomen
βœ” Best for women with extra belly fat
βœ” Requires microsurgery to reconnect blood vessels
βœ” Long-lasting & natural results

πŸ’‘ Considered the “gold standard” for breast reconstruction due to its durability and natural appearance.

SIEA Flap (Superficial Inferior Epigastric Artery Flap)

πŸ“Œ Similar to DIEP but with different blood vessels.

βœ” Also taken from the lower abdomen
βœ” Less invasive than DIEP but only suitable for certain patients
βœ” Not as commonly performed due to variability in blood supply

πŸ’‘ Best for women who have good superficial blood vessels but want to avoid deeper surgery.

TRAM Flap (Transverse Rectus Abdominis Muscle Flap)

πŸ“Œ Uses skin, fat, and part of the rectus muscle from the lower abdomen.

βœ” Tummy tuck effect – Flattens the abdomen
βœ” Can be pedicled (remains attached) or free (requires microsurgery)
βœ” More invasive than DIEP, since it removes part of the abdominal muscle
βœ” Higher risk of abdominal weakness compared to DIEP

πŸ’‘ Best for women who do not qualify for DIEP but have enough lower abdominal tissue.

SGAP/IGAP Flap (Superior/Inferior Gluteal Artery Perforator Flap)

πŸ“Œ Uses tissue from the buttocks instead of the abdomen.

βœ” Best for thin women who don’t have enough belly fat
βœ” Leaves no muscle loss (only skin & fat)
βœ” Natural feel & permanent results
βœ” More challenging surgery, requires a skilled microsurgeon

πŸ’‘ An alternative for women who cannot have abdominal flap procedures.

TUG Flap (Transverse Upper Gracilis Flap)

πŸ“Œ Uses tissue from the inner thigh to create a breast.

βœ” Provides a natural breast shape
βœ” Results in slimmer inner thighs (like a thigh lift)
βœ” Small to medium-sized breast reconstruction
βœ” May include some muscle loss

πŸ’‘ Best for women who want a moderate breast size and also desire thigh contouring.

Latissimus Dorsi Flap

πŸ“Œ Uses skin, fat, and muscle from the upper back to reconstruct the breast.

βœ” Reliable blood supply – Less risk of complications
βœ” Can be combined with an implant if more volume is needed
βœ” Leaves a scar on the back but is well-hidden
βœ” Muscle removal may cause some back weakness

πŸ’‘ Best for women who lack sufficient tissue in the abdomen or thighs.

FAT GRAFTING (LIPOFILLING)

πŸ“Œ Minimally invasive method that uses fat transferred from another area of the body.

βœ” No large incisions or scars
βœ” Good for small volume reconstruction or fine-tuning other procedures
βœ” Requires multiple sessions for best results
βœ” Not ideal for full breast reconstruction

πŸ’‘ Best for women who need minor corrections after another reconstruction surgery.

Comparison of Breast Reconstruction Methods

Procedure
Tissue Source
Uses Muscle?
Microsurgery Required?
Best For
DIEP Flap
Lower abdomen
❌ No
βœ… Yes
Women wanting a tummy tuck effect with no muscle loss
SIEA Flap
Lower abdomen
❌ No
βœ… Yes
Women with good superficial blood vessels
TRAM Flap
Lower abdomen
βœ… Yes
βœ… Yes (if free flap) or ❌ No (if pedicled)
Women who don’t qualify for DIEP
SGAP/IGAP Flap
Buttocks
❌ No
βœ… Yes
Thin women with no abdominal tissue
TUG Flap
Inner thighs
βœ… Yes
βœ… Yes
Women wanting a thigh lift effect
Latissimus Dorsi Flap
Upper back
βœ… Yes
❌ No (usually)
Women lacking abdominal or thigh fat
Fat Grafting
Any area with extra fat
❌ No
❌ No
Small corrections, not full reconstruction

πŸ’‘ Choosing the right method depends on your body type, health, and goals!

What Are the Benefits of Using Your Own Tissue for Breast Reconstruction?

πŸ“Œ Compared to implants, autologous reconstruction offers:

βœ” More natural look & feel – Soft, warm, and moves naturally
βœ” No foreign materials – Eliminates implant-related complications
βœ” Permanent results – No replacements needed
βœ” Better symmetry – Since the tissue is your own, it ages naturally

πŸ’‘ Most women prefer flap reconstruction for a lifelong, natural result.

Who Performs These Procedures?

πŸ“Œ These surgeries require a skilled:

βœ” Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon – Specializing in breast reconstruction
βœ” Microsurgeon – Reconnects tiny blood vessels for free flap procedures
βœ” Breast Cancer Reconstruction Specialist – Experienced with mastectomy patientsπŸ’‘ Only highly trained specialists perform advanced microsurgical techniques like DIEP, SGAP, and TUG flaps.

How Much Does Autologous Breast Reconstruction Cost in Turkey?

πŸ“Œ Turkey offers world-class reconstruction at a fraction of the cost compared to the USA and UK.

Procedure
Cost in Turkey (€/$)
Cost in USA ($)
Cost in UK (Β£)
DIEP Flap
€7,000 – €12,000 ($7,500 – $13,000)
$25,000 – $50,000
Β£18,000 – Β£30,000
SGAP/IGAP Flap
€8,000 – €14,000 ($8,500 – $15,000)
$30,000 – $60,000
Β£22,000 – Β£35,000
TRAM Flap
€6,000 – €10,000 ($6,500 – $11,000)
$15,000 – $35,000
Β£12,000 – Β£25,000

πŸ’‘ Turkey offers expert microsurgery at affordable prices!

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