DIEP Flap Belly Button
Did you know you’ll be getting a new belly button if you choose to have DIEP flap breast reconstruction after a mastectomy? The study referenced in this blog uses the medical term, umbilical reconstruction, known to most of us as the belly button. We’re approaching belly button season so I wanted to share this part of my DIEP flap surgery along with the study while having a bit of fun with this post, too! I had the privilege of meeting one of the authors of the study last year at Plastic Surgery the Meeting (#PSTM16) in Los Angeles, Dr. Samuel Lin. He is a kind gentleman with a warm smile and easy to chat with. It is apparent he is very dedicated to his profession. Dr. Lin presented the paper at AAPS (American Association of Plastic Surgeons) meeting in Austin, Texas this year. I became interested in this study when Continue Reading →