What is microsurgery and why is it important for breast reconstruction?
Microsurgery allows the movement of large amounts of tissue from one part of the body to another. It has revolutionized field of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery and gives a skilled microsurgeon a much wider range of options than ever before possible. This makes it possible for a microsurgeon performing a perforator flap to transfer the abdominal skin and fat needed for a breast reconstruction without sacrificing the abdominal muscle. The use of tissue from the buttock for breast reconstruction is only possible with microsurgical techniques. Click here for a more detailed description of microsurgery.
