Flap Oncoplastic procedures combine cancer surgery with advanced plastic surgery techniques to achieve both effective cancer removal and natural breast shape restoration. These procedures are often used when a large portion of breast tissue needs to be removed or when the tumor is located in a cosmetically challenging area of the breast.

In flap surgery, tissue is taken from another part of the body—commonly the back (latissimus dorsi flap), abdomen (DIEP or TRAM flap) or other donor sites—and used to reshape or reconstruct the breast. This approach allows for better cosmetic outcomes, even after significant tissue removal.

Flap procedures may be used in both partial breast reconstruction (following breast-conserving surgery) and total breast reconstruction (after mastectomy). The chosen technique depends on factors such as tumor size, breast size, location of the tumor, patient preference and overall health.

These surgeries aim to maintain symmetry, restore breast contour and reduce the need for further correctional surgeries. They are tailored to each patient’s anatomy and cancer treatment plan to ensure optimal oncological and aesthetic results.