Breast Reconstruction at the University of Michigan has created the following resources to support our patients during their treatment. For more information or to make an appointment with one of our specialist, please call 734-998-6022.
Booklets Available for Download
- Your Options: A Guide to Reconstruction for Breast Cancer
- The Decision Guide to Breast Reconstruction: A comprehensive look at choices related to breast reconstruction following mastectomy.
Breast Reconstruction Instructions:
- DIEP/TRAM Post-Operative Instructions
- Nipple Tattooing Post-Operative Instructions
- Nipple Areolar Reconstruction Post-Operative Instructions
- Exchange of Breast Tissue Expander for Permanent Implant
- Silicone Implant Placement Post-Operative Instructions
- Breast Implant Massage Exercises
- Breast Reduction Post-Operative Instructions
- Tissue Expansion Placement Post-Operative Instructions
Breast Reconstruction Illustrations:
- DIEP Flap (Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator)
- Free Muscle Sparing Tram Flap
- Free Tram Flap
- Full LD (Latissimus Dorsi) Perforator Flap with Expander
- Pedicled Tram Flap
- SGAP Perforator Flap (Superior Gluteal Artery)
- TUG (Transverse Upper Gracilis) Perforator Flap
- Tissue Expander/Implant Based Reconstruction
- Nipple Reconstruction