What other options are available if you want an ‘own tissue’ reconstruction, but you aren’t a candidate for DIEP flap?

Some women may not have enough tummy tissue for a DIEP. Others may have previously had abdominoplasty, or a DIEP reconstruction that didn’t work out.

Dr Bish Soliman is an internationally trained Specialist Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon who specialises in complex microsurgical reconstruction, such as ‘own tissue’ or ‘flap’ reconstructions.

Luan talks to Dr Bish about the alternatives to DIEP, including the LAP flap, which is a relatively new procedure that may be a second-line option for women who’ve had abdominal surgery previously, such as a tummy-tuck or DIEP.

Luan and Dr Bish also talk about:

• What is a ‘flap’?
• Difference between a ‘free’ and pedicle ‘flap’
• LAP/TUG/PAP/GAP/Lat Dorsi flaps
• What’s involved in each
• Benefits & downsides of each

What to know more about DIEP? Check out episode one in the series.

Links for this pod:

• Dr Bish Soliman’s website
• DIEP information sheet

Where you can fin Luan:

• Instagram
• Website
• LinkedIn

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The information in this podcast does not constitute medical advice. For personalised medical advice you should seek a consult with a FRACS qualified surgeon.

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