Expected Results of DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction

What Will My Breast Look Like After DIEP Flap Surgery?

📌 DIEP flap breast reconstruction creates a natural-looking and feeling breast.

✔ Soft & Warm – Feels like a real breast because it’s made from your own tissue
✔ Moves Naturally – Unlike implants, it moves with your body
✔ No Implant-Related Risks – No rupture, rejection, or maintenance needed
✔ Matches Your Body – The breast will age and change with weight fluctuations

💡 The final result is a beautifully reconstructed breast that blends naturally with your body.

How Long Does It Take to See the Final Results?

📌 Healing is a gradual process, and your breast shape will continue to improve over time.

✔ Immediately After Surgery: Swelling, bruising, and some tightness
✔ 1-3 Months: Swelling subsides, and the breast begins to take its natural shape
✔ 6-12 Months: Final shape is visible, and scars begin fading
✔ 1 Year+: Soft, natural feel and full healing

💡 Patience is key! The final result will look and feel incredibly natural.

Will My Reconstructed Breast Feel Natural?

📌 Yes! DIEP flap reconstruction offers the most natural feel compared to other reconstruction methods.

✔ Made of real skin and fat – Unlike implants, it has a lifelike softness
✔ No foreign material – The body recognizes the tissue as its own
✔ Warm to the touch – Unlike implants, which can feel cooler than the body

💡 Over time, the breast will feel even more natural as the tissue fully integrates.

Will I Regain Sensation in the Reconstructed Breast?

📌 Sensation may return over time, but full feeling is not guaranteed.

✔ Some nerve endings may reconnect, restoring partial feeling
✔ New techniques help improve nerve regeneration
✔ Flap surgery offers better sensation recovery than implants

💡 Most women experience some return of sensation within 1-2 years.

What Will My Abdomen Look Like After Surgery?

📌 A bonus of DIEP flap surgery is the “tummy tuck” effect!

✔ The lower abdomen will be flatter and firmer
✔ Similar to an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)
✔ A scar will be present along the lower abdomen but fades over time

💡 Your stomach will look more toned, making this a two-in-one procedure!

What Happens If My Breast Size Changes Over Time?

📌 Your new breast will change naturally with your body.

✔ If you gain or lose weight, the new breast will also change size
✔ A revision surgery is possible if symmetry adjustments are needed
✔ Fat grafting can be used later to improve volume or contour

💡 DIEP flap results are long-lasting, but your body’s natural changes may affect the breast.

How Long Do the Results Last?

📌 DIEP flap breast reconstruction is permanent.

✔ Unlike implants, no replacements are needed
✔ The breast ages naturally with the rest of your body
✔ If needed, minor revision surgeries can improve shape or symmetry

💡 This is the most long-term and stable breast reconstruction option!

Will I Have Scars?

📌 Yes, but they will fade significantly over time.

✔ Breast Scar: Usually well-hidden under natural breast folds
✔ Abdominal Scar: Similar to a tummy tuck scar, located low on the stomach
✔ Fading Time: Scars improve within 6-12 months and continue to fade for up to 2 years

💡 With proper scar care (silicone gels, massage), scars become barely noticeable.

Can I Get Nipple Reconstruction After DIEP Flap Surgery?

📌 Yes! Nipple reconstruction is an option if you want a more natural breast appearance.

✔ Surgical nipple reconstruction – Uses skin to create a raised nipple
✔ 3D nipple tattooing – Creates a highly realistic nipple with shading techniques
✔ Prosthetic nipples – Removable silicone nipples for a non-surgical option

💡 You can choose the best option based on your personal preference!

Can I Breastfeed with a Reconstructed Breast?

📌 No, the reconstructed breast will not produce milk.

✔ The milk ducts are removed during a mastectomy
✔ If you had a single mastectomy, the remaining breast may still function normally

💡 Breast reconstruction restores shape and confidence, but not breastfeeding ability.

Will My Reconstructed Breast Look the Same as Before My Mastectomy?

📌 Not exactly, but it will be very close.

✔ The shape and size can be matched to your natural breast
✔ Some differences may exist in position or firmness
✔ Over time, the reconstructed breast softens and looks more natural

💡 Most women are highly satisfied with their final results!

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