Latissimus Flap Houston
Another option used in reconstructive breast surgery is the latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap (LDMF). The latissimus dorsi flap is one of the several procedures available that use your own skin, muscle, fat and other tissues for breast reconstruction. It should be noted that breast implants are often used with this procedure to add to the volume of a LDMF reconstructed breast to restore a breast of adequate size (matching the patient’s goals).
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| Latissmius Flap Outline | Latissmius Flap Incision Sites |
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| Latissmius Flap Outline | Latissmius Flap Incision Sites |
The latissimus dorsi is the long muscle that runs beneath the armpit and diagonally across the back; the muscle can be felt along the side of the rib cage when you raise your arm. Due to the muscle’s proximity to the chest area, utilizing the tissue from this region for breast reconstruction after mastectomy is found to be a popular technique among plastic surgeons as it is a reliable procedure that does not require microsurgery.
In addition, the muscle and skin flap can remain attached to its natural blood supply, making the procedure less complicated than the other free flap breast reconstruction surgeries. There is a scar on the back that does fade with time.
- Latissimus flap reconstruction pictures
- Doctors answer questions about latissimus flap reconstruction on RealSelf.com
For more information about Latissimus Flap breast reconstruction and to learn about all of your breast reconstruction options in the Houston area, please contact us at the Institute for Advanced Breast Reconstruction. We see patients at four convenient locations in the Texas Medical Center, The Woodlands, Cypress, and Katy.
