APEX vs DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction : What's the Difference

APEX is an acronym that stands for “Abdominal Perforator Exchange”. Many patients believe it is a new breast reconstruction procedure for patients choosing to use their own tissue. While the term is new, the procedure is actually a modification of the very well known and established DIEP flap procedure. At PRMA, we have been performing the surgery for many years in appropriate candidates. Dr. Ochoa discusses the differences and similarities between the two procedures in this video. To learn more visit About PRMA Plastic Surgery: PRMA specializes in microsurgical breast reconstruction and performs over 700 DIEP flaps per year. Patients are routinely welcomed from Texas, throughout the US, and across the World. We are in-network for most US insurance plans and we do not balance bill. Contact us: PRMA | Center for Advanced Breast Reconstruction San Antonio, Texas (800) 692-5