The Woodlands Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Kim, Teams up for DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction

Few plastic surgeons across the country offer breast reconstruction after mastectomy using the muscle-sparing DIEP flap procedure. At Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital, Dr. Sugene Kim and her surgical partner Dr. Bob Basu offer state-of-the-art options close-to-home.

The DIEP Flap procedure is an option for breast reconstruction using the patient’s own tissue – no implant. One patient’s journey is presented in the article to help women understand the options available to them after mastectomy.

Plastic and reconstructive surgeons, Dr. Kim and Dr. Basu, discuss DIEP flap reconstruction as an advanced microsurgical tissue transplant using excess lower abdominal skin and fat to create a breast mound.

Patients who at one time would have had to travel to texas Medical Center for reconstruction, now have state-of-the-art restorations at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands. Advanced microsurgical technology, a skilled OR staff, and post-op
recovery care is incredibly important, and the nursing staff at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands is excellent.