DIEP flap

Procedures to the opposite breast to achieve symmetry

All methods of breast reconstruction have limitations as to the size and shape of the breast that can be created. If a patient has very large breasts it may be either impossible or undesirable to create a breast of similar size and a reduction of the opposite breast is often advantageous. This can be achieved using standard breast reduction techniques.

If the opposite breast is too droopy it can be reshaped using a mastopexy technique which tightens the skin envelope but maintains volume of the breast.

The Latissimus dorsi flap, in particular, creates quite a firm breast which may not match a soft, rather empty breast. If necessary an implant can be used in the opposite breast to give a breast of greater projection and increased firmness to match the reconstruction. This is done using standard breast augmentation techniques.