Facing concerns with breast reconstruction, body contouring, or aesthetic enhancements?
Dr. Rachana Tataria provides advanced, evidence-based surgical solutions to help you achieve confidence, comfort, and renewed well-being.
As a plastic surgeon for DIEP flap Mumbai with extensive international training, Dr. Rachana Tataria specializes in the most advanced breast reconstruction surgery Mumbai techniques. The DIEP (Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator) flap procedure represents the gold standard in natural breast reconstruction, using your own tissue to create lasting, beautiful results.
DIEP flap breast reconstruction in Mulund Mumbai offers women the opportunity to restore their confidence and femininity after mastectomy, using the most sophisticated microsurgical techniques available. As a DIEP flap plastic surgeon in Mulund, Dr. Tataria combines her FRCS training from the Royal College of Surgeons, UK, with specialized microsurgery fellowship experience from Manchester and Bristol.
Dr. Tataria stands out with her FRCS Plastic Surgery from Royal College of Surgeons, UK, Breast Microsurgery Fellowship from University of Manchester and Bristol, and Oncoplastic Fellowship from University Hospital Coventry, UK. Her international training and specialized microsurgical expertise make her uniquely qualified for complex DIEP flap reconstructions.
DIEP Flap uses only your own skin, fat, and blood vessels from the lower abdomen, creating warm, soft breasts that feel natural. Unlike implants, it preserves all abdominal muscles, offers permanent results without replacement needs, and allows for potential sensory nerve reconstruction.
DIEP preserves all abdominal muscles for maintained core strength, has lower risk of hernias, shorter recovery time, and better long-term abdominal function compared to traditional TRAM flap procedures.
Ideal candidates have sufficient abdominal tissue, are non-smokers, and are in good overall health. Dr. Tataria will evaluate your specific situation during consultation to determine candidacy for this advanced procedure.
DIEP flap surgery cost in Mumbai varies based on individual needs and complexity of reconstruction. During consultation, Dr. Tataria provides transparent cost breakdown, financing options, and detailed explanation of factors affecting cost including complexity, facility fees, and post-operative care.
Yes, DIEP flap can be performed immediately at the time of mastectomy or in a delayed setting typically several months after mastectomy. Dr. Tataria will assess your individual situation to determine the best timing for optimal results.
DIEP Flap Reconstruction is an advanced microsurgical procedure that uses your own skin, fat, and blood vessels from the lower abdomen to reconstruct a natural-looking and feeling breast. Unlike traditional methods, this technique preserves all abdominal muscles, resulting in faster recovery and maintaining core strength.
Key Benefits of DIEP Flap Surgery include natural results using only your own tissue with no implants required, creating warm, soft breasts that feel natural, and reconstructed breasts that age naturally with your body. The muscle-sparing technique preserves all abdominal muscles for maintained core strength with lower risk of hernias and better long-term abdominal function.
DIEP Flap provides warm, soft breasts that feel natural using only your own tissue. The reconstructed breast ages naturally with your body, offers potential for sensory nerve reconstruction, and creates natural breast movement and appearance with symmetrical results when performed bilaterally.
The muscle-sparing technique preserves all abdominal muscles for maintained core strength, offers lower risk of hernias compared to traditional flap procedures, provides shorter recovery time, and ensures better long-term abdominal function.
DIEP Flap offers permanent results unlike implants that may need replacement, has no risk of implant rupture or capsular contracture, provides natural breast movement and appearance, and creates symmetrical results when performed bilaterally.
As a DIEP flap plastic surgeon in Mulund, Dr. Tataria performs this sophisticated procedure using state-of-the-art microsurgical techniques. The surgical process involves tissue harvesting where carefully selected skin and fat tissue from the lower abdomen is harvested, followed by microsurgical transfer where tissue is meticulously reattached to blood vessels in the chest through microsurgery methods.
The procedure includes breast reconstruction creating natural breast mound with optimal symmetry, and muscle preservation where all abdominal muscles remain intact for maintained strength. The surgery can be performed immediately at the time of mastectomy or delayed, typically performed several months after mastectomy allowing for adequate healing.
The procedure typically takes 6-8 hours, depending on whether unilateral or bilateral reconstruction is performed. The surgery may take longer if performed at the same time as a mastectomy.
Dr. Tataria combines extensive experience in DIEP flap breast reconstruction in Mulund Mumbai with advanced microsurgical skills for optimal tissue transfer, expertise in immediate and delayed reconstruction, and a comprehensive approach to aesthetic integration.
Tissue harvesting involves carefully selecting skin and fat tissue from the lower abdomen while preserving blood vessels that supply the tissue. The tissue is then shaped and transferred to the chest using advanced microsurgical techniques.
Immediate reconstruction is performed at the time of mastectomy, while delayed reconstruction is typically performed several months after mastectomy, allowing for adequate healing. Dr. Tataria will determine the best approach based on your individual circumstances.
While scars are inevitable, Dr. Tataria uses advanced techniques to minimize scarring and optimize healing. The abdominal incision is closed to create a tummy tuck effect, and chest incisions are strategically placed for optimal healing.
Real Results from DIEP Flap Reconstruction
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Recovery from DIEP flap surgery can take from 6 to 8 weeks, with Dr. Tataria providing comprehensive support throughout your healing journey. The recovery timeline includes Week 1-2 for initial healing with hospital stay of 4-7 days for monitoring, pain management and wound care, and daily injections of Lovenox may be prescribed to lower blood clot risk.
Week 3-4 involves gradual return to activities with light activities and gentle movement, follow-up appointments for progress monitoring, and continued wound care and scar management. Week 5-8 includes increased activity with 4-6 weeks of recovery time before returning to work, gradual return to normal activities, and long-term follow-up care.
Most patients return to desk work in 4-6 weeks, with full activity resumption at 2-3 months. Dr. Tataria provides detailed aftercare guidelines and follow-up appointments to ensure optimal healing and long-lasting results.
Dr. Tataria and her team provide detailed aftercare guidelines, comprehensive pre and post-operative support, regular follow-up appointments for progress monitoring, and personalized treatment plans for each patient throughout the healing journey.
During Week 1-2, expect a hospital stay of 4-7 days for monitoring, pain management and wound care. Daily injections of Lovenox may be prescribed to lower blood clot risk, and gradual return to light activities will begin under medical supervision.
Take the first step toward natural breast reconstruction with Mumbai's best DIEP flap surgeon. Dr. Rachana Tataria combines international expertise with compassionate care to deliver exceptional results. DIEP flap surgery cost in Mumbai varies based on individual needs and complexity of reconstruction. During your consultation, Dr. Tataria will provide comprehensive consultation including detailed evaluation, personalized treatment plan discussion, transparent cost breakdown and financing options.
Dr. Rachana Tataria ensures a thorough consultation to address all concerns, discuss realistic outcomes, and create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your needs and goals.
The comprehensive consultation includes detailed evaluation of your candidacy for DIEP flap reconstruction, personalized treatment plan discussion, transparent cost breakdown and financing options, before and after photo reviews, and detailed explanation of the surgical process.
Factors affecting cost include complexity of reconstruction (unilateral vs. bilateral), hospital facility fees, anesthesia and microsurgical team costs, and post-operative care and follow-up visits.
Dr. Tataria practices at Fortis Hospital, Mulund, Mumbai, specializing in Advanced Breast Reconstruction & Microsurgery. She holds FRCS (UK) credentials with Manchester & Bristol Fellowship training in microsurgical techniques.
Dr. Tataria provides personalized treatment plans for each patient, comprehensive pre and post-operative support, focus on natural symmetric results, and compassionate care throughout your journey, combining international standards with local accessibility.