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 leading plastic surgeon for TUG flap in Mumbai with extensive international training, Dr. Rachana Tataria specializes in the sophisticated TUG (Transverse Upper Gracilis) flap procedure. This advanced microsurgical technique uses tissue from your inner thigh to create natural, beautiful breast reconstruction results.
TUG flap breast reconstruction in Mumbai offers an excellent alternative for women who may not be candidates for abdominal-based reconstruction, providing natural-feeling breasts while simultaneously creating a subtle thigh lift effect. As the best TUG flap surgeon in Mulund Mumbai, Dr. Tataria combines her FRCS training from the Royal College of Surgeons, UK, with specialized microsurgery fellowship experience to deliver exceptional outcomes.
Dr. Tataria brings world-class microsurgical expertise with 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 extensive experience in TUG flap breast reconstruction in Mumbai and specialized training in complex microsurgical techniques makes her the preferred choice.
Ideal candidates include thin or athletic women who lack sufficient abdominal tissue, women with prior tummy tucks or abdominal procedures, patients requiring bilateral reconstruction, and those needing revision or alternative approach. Non-smokers in good overall health with realistic expectations and adequate inner thigh tissue availability are best suited.
Cost of TUG flap surgery in Mumbai varies based on individual requirements and complexity. During consultation, Dr. Tataria provides transparent cost breakdown, financing options, and detailed explanation of factors affecting cost including complexity of reconstruction, hospital facility fees, and post-operative care.
TUG flap is perfect for very thin or athletic patients who lack sufficient abdominal tissue, provides an excellent choice when DIEP flap is not feasible, and allows a woman to come out of the operating room with nice-sized natural breasts in place while simultaneously creating a subtle thigh lift effect.
TUG uses only a small portion of gracilis muscle with minimal functional impact. The gracilis muscle has minimal functional importance, and its partial removal typically has no noticeable impact on thigh or leg function, with no significant impact on thigh or leg mobility.
Procedure variations include Transverse Upper Gracilis (TUG) with standard horizontal orientation, Vertical Upper Gracilis (VUG) with vertical tissue orientation, and Diagonal Upper Gracilis (DUG) with diagonal tissue harvesting approach. Dr. Tataria will determine the best approach based on your anatomy and reconstruction needs.
TUG Flap Reconstruction is a sophisticated microsurgical procedure that uses skin, fat, and a small portion of the gracilis muscle from the inner thigh to reconstruct a natural-looking breast. The transverse upper gracilis (TUG) flap takes skin, fat, and part of the gracilis muscle to make a new breast, offering an excellent option for women seeking natural reconstruction.
Key Benefits include natural results with added benefits creating warm, soft breasts using your own tissue while providing subtle inner thigh contouring (thigh lift effect). This procedure offers an ideal alternative option perfect for women with insufficient abdominal tissue, excellent choice for very thin or athletic patients, and suitable for patients with previous abdominal surgery.
TUG flap creates warm, soft breasts using your own tissue, provides subtle inner thigh contouring (thigh lift effect), offers natural breast movement and aging, and allows potential for sensory nerve reconstruction, giving you beautiful natural results with body contouring benefits.
TUG flap is perfect for women with insufficient abdominal tissue, excellent choice for very thin or athletic patients, suitable for patients with previous abdominal surgery, and provides an alternative when DIEP flap is not feasible, making it an ideal secondary option.
TUG flap uses only small portion of gracilis muscle, helps rebuild a healthy, robust breast mound without the need for an implant, has no significant impact on thigh or leg function, and offers faster recovery than some other flap procedures.
As an expert plastic surgeon for TUG flap in Mumbai, Dr. Tataria performs this sophisticated procedure using state-of-the-art microsurgical techniques. The surgical process involves tissue harvesting where carefully selected skin, fat, and gracilis muscle from inner thigh is harvested, followed by microsurgical transfer where tissue is meticulously transferred to the chest with blood vessel reconnection.
The procedure includes breast reconstruction creating natural breast mound with optimal projection and symmetry, and thigh contouring providing simultaneous inner thigh lift for enhanced body contour. Procedure variations include Transverse Upper Gracilis (TUG) with standard horizontal orientation, Vertical Upper Gracilis (VUG) with vertical tissue orientation, and Diagonal Upper Gracilis (DUG) with diagonal tissue harvesting approach.
The procedure typically takes 4-6 hours, depending on whether unilateral or bilateral reconstruction is performed. This is generally shorter than some other complex flap procedures.
Yes, TUG flap can often be combined with other reconstructive or aesthetic procedures as part of a comprehensive treatment plan. It can provide additional tissue volume, enhance the overall contour and shape of the breast, and address specific challenges.
Tissue harvesting involves carefully selecting skin, fat, and gracilis muscle from the inner thigh. The tissue is then microsurgically transferred to the chest with precise blood vessel reconnection, ensuring excellent blood supply for optimal healing.
TUG flap uses only natural tissue with no foreign materials, allows a woman to come out of the operating room with nice-sized natural breasts in place, has no risk of implant complications or replacement needs, and provides natural warmth and softness.
The inner thigh incision typically heals well with minimal scarring, often resulting in improved thigh contour similar to a thigh lift. Patients experience temporary tightness in inner thigh area with gradual improvement in thigh contour and enhanced thigh appearance as healing progresses.
Real Results from TUG Flap Reconstruction
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Recovery from TUG flap surgery typically takes 6-8 weeks, with Dr. Tataria providing comprehensive support throughout your healing process. The recovery timeline includes Week 1-2 for initial healing with hospital stay of 3-5 days for monitoring, pain management and wound care, and limited mobility with gradual increase in activity.
Week 3-4 involves progressive recovery with light activities and gentle walking, follow-up appointments for progress assessment, and continued wound care and scar management. Week 5-8 includes return to activities with 4-6 weeks recovery before returning to work, gradual return to normal daily activities, and long-term follow-up care and monitoring.
Thigh recovery considerations include temporary tightness in inner thigh area, gradual improvement in thigh contour, minimal impact on leg function or mobility, and enhanced thigh appearance as healing progresses, similar to a thigh lift effect.
TUG flap typically offers faster recovery than some other flap procedures, no impact on abdominal strength or core function compared to abdominal flaps, and provides simultaneous body contouring benefits with minimal donor site morbidity.
Dr. Tataria provides comprehensive pre and post-operative care, personalized treatment plans for each patient, focus on natural symmetric results, and compassionate support throughout your journey with detailed aftercare guidelines and regular follow-up monitoring.
Take the first step toward natural breast reconstruction with Mumbai's leading TUG flap specialist. Dr. Rachana Tataria combines international microsurgical expertise with compassionate, personalized care. Cost of TUG flap surgery in Mumbai varies based on individual requirements and complexity. During your consultation with the best TUG flap surgeon in Mulund Mumbai, you'll receive comprehensive evaluation and personalized care.
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 TUG flap reconstruction, assessment of inner thigh tissue availability, personalized treatment plan with expected outcomes, transparent cost of TUG flap surgery in Mumbai breakdown, and financing options and payment plans.
Factors affecting cost include complexity of reconstruction (unilateral vs. bilateral), hospital facility and microsurgical team fees, anesthesia and specialized equipment costs, post-operative care and follow-up visits, and additional procedures if required.
Dr. Tataria practices at Fortis Hospital, Mulund, Mumbai, specializing in Advanced Breast Reconstruction & Microsurgery. She holds FRCS (UK) credentials with Manchester & Bristol Fellowship training as the best TUG flap surgeon in Mulund Mumbai.
Mumbai offers cost-effective treatment with competitive cost of TUG flap surgery, expert care from the best TUG flap surgeon in Mulund Mumbai, international standards with world-class facilities and techniques, and comprehensive support with complete pre and post-operative care.