Our Procedures
"Stacked" DIEP Flap
Pioneered at our center, the "stacked Flap" provides another
option for the thin woman who needs reconstruction of only one
breast. This procedure allows for use of more abdominal fatty
tissue than conventional TRAM procedures or single dIeP flap
procedures. Using sophisticated microsurgical techniques, our
surgeons are able to provide a greater volume to the
reconstructed breast than has been historically possible. Our
development of the "stacked Flap" has provided the opportunity
for reconstruction with abdominal tissue for women who would have
previously not been candidates.
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.
