Innovative Reconstruction Technique
TRAM flap surgery is a surgical reconstruction technique of the breast in which tissue from the lower abdominal wall is grafted onto the chest. The procedure's name comes from "Transverse Rectus Abdominis Muscle." A small portion is removed along with fat, skin and blood vessels. The flap can either remain attached to its original blood supply or be connected to the new site using advanced microsurgical techniques that Dr. Feledy is uniquely trained for.
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Ideal Candidates
TRAM flap breast reconstruction is suitable for many women who have undergone a mastectomy to treat breast cancer. Other indications that suggest suitability for the procedure include:
Prospective patients should have realistic expectations for surgical outcomes and be coping well with their cancer diagnosis and treatments.
Procedure
Breast reconstruction is a major operation that takes place in a hospital setting. After general anesthesia has been administered, Dr. Feledy will remove the tissue flap from your abdomen and graft it onto the new site. This may be combined with a breast implant to provide optimal results. After reconstructing the breast that can include creating a new nipple and areola, Dr. Feledy will closes all incisions.
Recovery
Most Washington DC TRAM flap breast reconstruction patients will require 4-5 days of hospitalization before they can return home after this procedure. It may take six to eight weeks before normal activities can be resumed although each patient is different and will recover at her own pace.
“There is no question my mind that Dr. Feledy is probably one of the best surgeons doing breast reconstruction today. I had seen multiple doctors and surgeons and he is the one I truly trusted with my situation.”
—K.M.*
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The surgeons at Belmont Plastic Surgery are here to help you take the next step on your aesthetic journey. Whether you want to restore what has been lost or improve upon what you already have, our surgeons will help you make the best possible choices for your care and deliver excellent results. Every day is an opportunity to live a more beautiful life. Seize your opportunity today with a consultation at Belmont Plastic Surgery.
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