DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction in Portsmouth, NH (Portsmouth Regional Hospital)
Intro
The DIEP flap offers a permanent, natural reconstruction using your own tissue. At Portsmouth Regional Hospital, The DIEP Group provides high-volume microsurgical expertise close to home for New Hampshire and Southern Maine patients.
Visit our Before and After DIEP Flap Gallery
DIEP Advantages Patients Search For
- Natural, warm feel without a device
- No scheduled exchanges every 10–15 years
- Preferred after radiation for many patients
- No leak/rupture risk; adapts with weight and time
- Tummy-tuck–like abdominal contour improvement
Read the Portsmouth Series
- Guide: DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction in Portsmouth, NH — Complete Guide
- Recovery: DIEP Flap Recovery in Portsmouth, NH — What to Expect
- Insurance: Insurance Coverage for DIEP Flap in New Hampshire & Southern Maine
Who We Serve — NH & Southern Maine
Portsmouth, Manchester, Concord, Nashua, Dover, Rochester, Keene, Derry, Salem, Hampton, Exeter; Portland, York, Kennebunk, Biddeford, Kittery, Saco (Southern Maine).
PORTSMOUTH, NEW HAMPSHIRE & SOUTHERN MAINE — Insurance Coverage for DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction
“Does insurance cover DIEP flap reconstruction in New Hampshire or Maine?”
Yes — both New Hampshire and Maine insurers are required to cover reconstruction after mastectomy under the Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act. This includes advanced microsurgical options like the DIEP flap.
At The DIEP Group, our surgeons perform these procedures at Portsmouth Regional Hospital, serving all of New Hampshire and southern Maine.
We work with a wide range of regional and national plans, including:
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Hampshire
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Tufts Health Plan
- UnitedHealthcare
- Aetna
- Cigna
Our insurance specialists help patients through:
- Preauthorization and appeals for coverage
- Coordination for bilateral or delayed reconstruction
- Switching from failed implant reconstruction to DIEP flap coverage
Patients commonly search:
- “Does Anthem NH cover DIEP flap breast reconstruction?”
- “Is DIEP flap surgery covered by Harvard Pilgrim?”
- “Which hospitals in New Hampshire perform DIEP flap reconstruction?”
FAQs (Portsmouth)
Can I switch from implants if they aren’t failing?
Yes—elective implant-to-DIEP is commonly covered.
How long is the hospital stay?
About 2 days with specialized flap monitoring.
Do DIEP results change with weight?
Yes, they increase/decrease naturally with your body.
Connect With The DIEP Group
203-200-0828
thediepgroup.com
Portsmouth Regional Hospital, Portsmouth, NH
