Performed by The DIEP Group at Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA
Natural, Insurance-Covered Breast Reconstruction Across Western & Central Massachusetts
Women throughout Western and Central Massachusetts — from Springfield to Worcester, Pittsfield to Leominster — now have access to advanced, natural breast reconstruction close to home.
At The DIEP Group, our fellowship-trained microsurgeons specialize exclusively in DIEP flap breast reconstruction — using your own living tissue, not implants, to restore soft, natural, and permanent results after mastectomy.
All surgeries are performed at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA, one of New England’s top hospitals equipped for complex microsurgical reconstruction.
Whether you are newly diagnosed, had radiation, or want to replace recalled implants, The DIEP Group offers insurance-covered, natural breast reconstruction with compassionate care from start to finish.
What Is DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction?
DIEP (Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator) flap reconstruction uses skin and fat from your lower abdomen to recreate the breast after mastectomy.
Unlike older TRAM flap surgeries, DIEP flaps preserve your abdominal muscles, reducing pain and recovery time while maintaining core strength.
This procedure produces a living, natural breast that looks, feels, and moves like your own — with the added benefit of abdominal contouring similar to a tummy tuck.
Why Women Across Massachusetts Choose The DIEP Group
1: Natural Results That Last
Your new breast is made from your own tissue — soft, warm, and natural. It’s a permanent reconstruction that ages with your body.
2: Better Outcomes After Radiation
DIEP flaps restore radiated skin by bringing new, healthy tissue to the chest — improving comfort, softness, and symmetry.
3: Safe Alternative to Implants
Many women switch from implants to DIEP flaps due to discomfort, rupture, recalls, or capsular contracture. DIEP eliminates these concerns.
4: Added Abdominal Contour
The donor site in your lower abdomen leaves a flatter, tighter contour, similar to a tummy tuck.
5: Covered by Insurance
Under the Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act (WHCRA) and Massachusetts law, breast reconstruction — including DIEP flaps — is covered by insurance at any time.
Insurance Coverage in Massachusetts
The DIEP Group works with all major commercial insurance carriers in Massachusetts and handles all preauthorization, documentation, and appeals for our patients.
Common Carriers Include:
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- Tufts Health Plan
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Aetna
- UnitedHealthcare (UHC)
- Cigna
Scenarios Covered by Insurance
- DIEP flap reconstruction after mastectomy
- Delayed reconstruction years later
- Replacement of recalled or textured implants
- Revision of failed implant reconstruction
- Correction of radiation-related deformities
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I have DIEP flap reconstruction years after mastectomy?
Yes. Insurance covers reconstruction at any time — even decades later.
Can I replace implants with DIEP flaps?
Absolutely. DIEP flaps are ideal for patients wanting a permanent, natural alternative.
Is DIEP flap safe after radiation?
Yes. The new tissue brings healthy blood flow, improving radiated skin and symmetry.
Will I lose abdominal strength?
No. Your abdominal muscles are preserved entirely.
How long is recovery?
Most patients return to light activity within 2–3 weeks and full activity within 6–8 weeks.
Where Our Massachusetts Patients Come From
The DIEP Group proudly serves patients across Western and Central Massachusetts, including:
Springfield, Chicopee, Westfield, Holyoke, Amherst, Northampton, Pittsfield, Greenfield, Worcester, and Leominster, as well as surrounding towns such as Shrewsbury, Westborough, Southbridge, Gardner, and Lunenburg.
Many patients travel from smaller surrounding towns or even southern Vermont and northern Connecticut to Baystate Medical Center for our team’s specialized microsurgical expertise.
Why Choose The DIEP Group
- Board-Certified Plastic Surgeons with advanced microsurgery training
- High surgical volume across New England – over 200 DIEP flaps performed yearly
- Hospital-based care at Baystate Medical Center
- Streamlined insurance authorization and approvals
- Natural, lifelong results without implants
- Compassionate care from consultation through recovery
The DIEP Group is one of the most experienced microsurgical breast reconstruction teams in the Northeast, performing hundreds of DIEP flaps every year.
Internal Links: Learn More About DIEP Reconstruction Near You
To explore other areas nearby, visit our local guides:
- Springfield, MA – DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction
- Chicopee, MA – DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction
- Westfield, MA – DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction
- Holyoke, MA – DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction
- Amherst, MA – DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction
- Northampton, MA – DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction
- Pittsfield, MA – DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction
- Greenfield, MA – DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction
- Leominster, MA – DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction
Take the Next Step
If you live anywhere in Western or Central Massachusetts and are considering a natural, insurance-covered breast reconstruction after mastectomy, The DIEP Group can help you restore comfort and confidence with the most advanced technique available.
The DIEP Group
Surgeries performed at Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA
203-200-0828
