Introduction — A New Standard in Natural Breast Reconstruction
For women facing or recovering from mastectomy, choosing a DIEP flap breast reconstruction surgeon is one of the most important medical decisions they’ll ever make.
Unlike implants, DIEP flap reconstruction restores the breast using a woman’s own natural tissue — creating results that look, feel, and move like real breast tissue. It’s a complex microsurgical procedure that requires exceptional precision, specialized training, and extensive experience.
In Connecticut, The DIEP Group sets the standard.
Our team of board-certified microsurgeons performs over 200 DIEP flap reconstructions each year, offering women a natural, long-lasting solution for breast restoration after mastectomy or failed implant surgery.
“After years of discomfort with implants, I finally had my DIEP flap with The DIEP Group. My new breasts look natural, soft, and feel like my body again.”
— Melissa R., Fairfield, CT
What Is DIEP Flap Reconstruction?
The Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator (DIEP) flap uses the patient’s own lower abdominal skin and fat to reconstruct the breast — without sacrificing abdominal muscles.
Benefits of DIEP Flap Reconstruction
- 100% natural — no implants or synthetic materials.
- Permanent — no risk of implant rupture or replacement.
- Soft and warm — feels like natural breast tissue.
- Body contouring benefit — the abdomen is flatter, like a tummy tuck.
- Ideal for radiated or previously reconstructed breasts.
This technique requires microsurgical expertise to reconnect blood vessels under a surgical microscope — a skill that only highly trained specialists possess.
Why The DIEP Group Is Connecticut’s Leading Choice
Experience and Volume
Our surgeons perform hundreds of DIEP flap reconstructions annually, making The DIEP Group one of the highest-volume centers in the Northeast.
High surgical volume correlates directly with lower complication rates and superior aesthetic outcomes.
Board-Certified Microsurgeons
All DIEP Group surgeons are board-certified in plastic surgery and fellowship-trained in microsurgical breast reconstruction.
They specialize exclusively in advanced flap techniques — not cosmetic implants or general surgery — giving patients unmatched technical precision.
Collaborative, Multistate Expertise
Our Connecticut-based team works hand-in-hand with regional hospitals and plastic surgeons across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maine, and New York, bringing world-class microsurgery to local communities.
DIEP Flap Reconstruction in Connecticut — Hospital Locations
Our Connecticut DIEP flap surgeries are performed in fully accredited hospital operating rooms, ensuring maximum safety and postoperative support.
Partner Hospitals Include:
- Bridgeport Hospital (Yale New Haven Health in Bridgeport, CT)
- Norwalk Hospital (Norwalk, CT)
- MidState Medical Center (Meriden, CT)
- St. Mary’s Hospital (Waterbury, CT)
- Middlesex Hospital (Middletown, CT)
- Backus Hospital (Norwich, CT)
- Hartford Hospital (Hartford, CT)
- St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center (Hartford, CT)
All hospitals feature dedicated microsurgical recovery units and specialized nursing teams trained in flap monitoring.
Common Reasons Patients Choose DIEP Flap Over Implants
Women from across Connecticut come to The DIEP Group for second opinions or revision surgeries after experiencing implant-related complications such as:
- Capsular contracture (hard, painful scar tissue around implants)
- Implant rupture or leakage
- Radiation damage leading to skin tightness or deformity
- Animation deformity (implants that move with muscle contraction)
- Recalled textured silicone implants
Others choose DIEP flaps simply for a more natural, permanent reconstruction that ages with their body — without the need for future implant exchanges.
“My implants always felt cold and tight. The DIEP flap gave me soft, warm, natural breasts again. I wish I had done it sooner.”
— Angela L., Trumbull, CT
Insurance Coverage for DIEP Flap Reconstruction
DIEP flap surgery is covered by insurance under federal law (Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act, 1998).
Coverage applies whether the surgery is performed:
- Immediately at the time of mastectomy
- Delayed months or years later
- As a revision after prior implant reconstruction
The DIEP Group’s Connecticut team manages the entire authorization process — from documentation and medical necessity letters to insurance appeals — so patients can focus on recovery, not paperwork.
Most major Connecticut insurance plans cover DIEP flap reconstruction, including:
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Aetna
- Cigna
- UnitedHealthcare
- UHC Oxford
- ConnectiCare
- Harvard Pilgrim
(We do not participate with Medicaid, Husky, Medicare, or Tricare plans.)
The DIEP Group Advantage
Unmatched Volume and Skill
Over 200 DIEP flap procedures each year across multiple states.
Specialized Microsurgery Team
Every surgery is performed by fellowship-trained microsurgeons — not general plastic surgeons.
Insurance-Navigated Care
Our administrative team handles every insurance step to maximize approval rates.
Collaborative Postoperative Care
We coordinate with local surgeons and hospitals to ensure seamless follow-up for every patient.
Hospital-Based Recovery
All surgeries are performed in accredited hospitals with a two-day inpatient stay for monitoring and comfort.
Serving Patients Across Connecticut
Patients travel from every corner of the state for our expertise, including:
Fairfield, Bridgeport, Norwalk, Milford, New Haven, Waterbury, Hartford, Stamford, and Danbury.
Many women find it’s easier — and safer — to undergo DIEP flap surgery locally with The DIEP Group’s Connecticut microsurgeons rather than traveling to Boston or New York City.
“I thought I’d have to go out of state for DIEP flap reconstruction, but The DIEP Group made it possible right here in Connecticut.”
— Danielle P., Shelton, CT
Conclusion — Connecticut’s Leader in DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction
DIEP flap surgery restores more than shape — it restores strength, self-confidence, and identity.
If you’re seeking the best DIEP flap surgeon in Connecticut, trust the team that performs this complex procedure daily — not occasionally.
The DIEP Group combines world-class microsurgical skill with compassionate, personalized care for every woman’s journey after breast cancer.
The DIEP Group – Connecticut Division
5520 Park Ave, Suite WP-2-300, Trumbull, CT 06611
203-200-0828
