Abdominal Based Flap Breast Reconstruction

Last updated on April 30, 2026 | Reviewed by Meredith Collins, M.D. on February 13, 2026

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This set of procedures uses tissue from the abdomen for breast reconstruction.

Nipple-sparing mastectomy with immediate DIEP flap reconstruction<br />

Summary

Abdominal-based flap breast reconstruction options all make use of excess abdominal tissue to reconstruct a breast or breasts. DIEP flap is the most common type of natural tissue breast reconstruction. It uses tissue from the abdomen. Most patients have enough skin and fat in this region to reconstruct at least one breast, if not both.

Some patients find that they require more volume than their abdominal tissue has to offer. Those patients may be able to undergo procedures that use an abdominal flap in conjunction with a hip or thigh flap or a breast implant. Read about individual procedures to learn more about these options.

2025 POVERTY GUIDELINES FOR THE 48 CONTIGUOUS STATES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Persons in family/household	Poverty guideline	Grant upper limit (300 % of poverty guideline – $1)
1	$15,650	$46,949
2	$21,150	$63,449
3	$26,650	$79,949
4	$32,150	$96,449
5	$37,650	$112,949
6	$43,150	$129,449
7	$48,650	$145,949
8	$54,150	$162,449
For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $5,500 for each additional person.

Abdominal Based Flap Breast Reconstruction

Summary

Implant Reconstruction

Natural Tissue Reconstruction

Lumpectomy and Oncoplastic Surgery

Secondary Procedures & Revision Surgery

Mastectomy and Genetic Mutations

Recovery and Risks