Our Procedures
Bilateral Simultaneous Immediate GAP Flap
Our center was the first to develop a protocol that allows those
seeking reconstruction of both breasts the option of
reconstruction in one operation when the tummy tissue is
insufficient. Historically GAP flap procedures have been
performed one breast at a time requiring two separate operations
usually several weeks apart. The center for restorative Breast
surgery now offers this option routinely to those women who are
either thin and athletic or who for other reasons are not
candidates for our procedures that borrow from the abdominal
fatty excess.
Perforator flaps represent the state of the art in breast reconstruction. Replacing the skin and soft tissue removed at mastectomy with soft, warm, living tissue is accomplished by borrowing skin and fatty tissue from the abdomen or hip. This is accomplished without sacrificing muscles and strength as compared to less sophisticated techniques.
The Center for Restorative Breast Surgery was established to serve as a dedicated resource for women seeking the most advanced methods of breast reconstruction utilizing the body's own tissue. Founded by Frank J. DellaCroce, M.D., FACS and Scott K. Sullivan, M.D., FACS, the Center for Restorative Breast Surgery specializes exclusively in state-of-the-art breast surgery techniques (DIEP, SIEA and GAP flap procedures) that allow for breast reconstruction without sacrifice of important functional muscles.
