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DIEP flap breast reconstruction - Gallery #1

These photographs have been sourced from Mr David Pennington, with the express permission of the women who appear in these photographs.

Greater than 5 years. This resource was developed, reviewed or revised more than 5 years ago and may no longer reflect current evidence or best practice.

These photographs are of a 59 year old Caucasian lady who has previously had her left breast removed. She later chooses to undergo a left sided delayed breast reconstruction using a DIEP flap from the abdomen area. This lady also chooses to have her nipple and areola reconstructed, and has breast refinement surgery on her right breast in the form of a breast reduction.

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