DIEP flap

The lady underwent a right mastectomy with the placement of a temporary expander to preserve the skin. A definitive reconstruction of the right breast was performed with a DIEP flap. Subsequently, a nipple reconstruction with nipple tattooing followed.

The lady underwent a left mastectomy with the provisional placement of an expander. A breast reconstruction was performed afterwards with a DIEP flap, resulting in a more beautiful and soft-feeling breast.

The lady underwent a left mastectomy in the past. The right breast needs to be removed preventively due to a higher risk of breast cancer. She underwent an immediate reconstruction on the right with a DIEP flap, preserving the original skin and a nipple reconstruction. The vertical scar on the breast is there because the breast was slightly lifted. The left breast was also reconstructed simultaneously with a DIEP flap, followed by nipple reconstruction and nipple tattooing.

A mastectomy was performed on this lady in the past on the left breast. She underwent a reconstruction of the left breast with a DIEP flap, including nipple reconstruction and nipple tattooing.

The lady underwent a mastectomy of the left breast in the past. Subsequently, radiation or radiotherapy, which can cause the skin to scar significantly. This is particularly visible in the indentations in the skin with scar formation. The quality of the remaining skin can play a significant role in determining the final result after a reconstruction. She underwent a successful reconstruction of the left breast with a DIEP flap. New skin was introduced with the DIEP flap, but the effects of the previous radiation are still noticeable; particularly at the upper pole of the breast, some scarring is still visible.