Abdominal Tightness After DIEP Flap Surgery: What’s Normal vs. What Isn’t

After going through a DIEP flap breast reconstruction, noticing a sense of tightness across your abdomen can be unexpected—and, for many women, understandably concerning. The DIEP flap procedure uses your own lower abdominal skin and fat (not muscle) to create a natural-looking breast after mastectomy.  If you’re experiencing abdominal tightness after a DIEP flap surgery, […]