Are Tissue Expanders Necessary Before DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction?

Dr. Pisano discusses why some patients may have a tissue expander placed before a DIEP flap and if it is really necessary.
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PRMA Plastic Surgery in San Antonio, Texas, specializes in state-of-the-art breast reconstruction. Procedures offered include TruSense℠, DIEP flap, SIEA flap, thigh flaps, buttock flaps, fat grafting, nipple-sparing mastectomy, revision breast surgery, explant surgery, and lymphedema surgery. PRMA is in-network for most US insurance plans and routinely welcomes patients from across and outside the US.
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