Myocutaneous Flap Treatment in India
About Myocutaneous Flap
Key Highlights
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Transfers a composite of skin, fat, and muscle with its own blood supply for excellent tissue viability.Ideal for reconstructing large, complex defects where simpler grafts are insufficient.Provides durable, well-vascularized coverage that resists infection and promotes healing.Can restore both contour (aesthetics) and function (e.g., in breast or limb reconstruction).Offers a permanent, natural-looking solution using the patient's own tissue (autologous).
Who is this surgery for?
- Breast reconstruction following mastectomy for cancer.
- Coverage of large, open wounds or chronic ulcers that fail to heal.
- Repair of significant soft tissue defects from trauma or severe burns.
- Reconstruction after radical cancer surgery in the head, neck, or pelvic region.
- Correction of major congenital deformities.
- Coverage of exposed bone, joints, or medical implants (like pacemakers).
How to prepare
- Comprehensive medical evaluation, including imaging (CT/MRI) to map blood vessels.
- Smoking cessation is mandatory several weeks before surgery to optimize healing.
- Adjustment or temporary cessation of certain medications (e.g., blood thinners).
- Nutritional optimization to ensure the body is in its best state for recovery.
- Detailed surgical planning and marking of the donor and recipient sites.
- Pre-operative counseling to set realistic expectations about outcomes and recovery.
Risks & possible complications
- Partial or complete flap failure due to compromised blood supply (necrosis).
- Infection at the donor or recipient site.
- Bleeding or formation of a hematoma (blood collection).
- Wound healing problems or separation (dehiscence).
- Donor site morbidity, including pain, weakness, or aesthetic deformity.
- Seroma formation (fluid accumulation).
- Scarring, which may require future revision.
- Asymmetry or suboptimal aesthetic result.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial hospital stay for close monitoring of the flap's blood circulation.
- Pain management and antibiotics to prevent infection.
- Drains may be placed to remove excess fluid from the surgical sites.
- Strict activity restrictions, especially avoiding pressure on the flap and donor site.
- Gradual mobilization as advised, with no heavy lifting for several weeks.
- Regular follow-up visits for suture removal and monitoring of healing.
- Scar management protocols, including massage and silicone sheets, may be initiated later.
- Physical therapy may be recommended to restore strength and function at the donor site.
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Typical hospital stay:
5-10 days
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Expected recovery time:
6-8 weeks for initial recovery; up to 6-12 months for final results and scar maturation
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering myocutaneous flap in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in India with aesthetic and reconstructive surgery departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform myocutaneous flap. MediFyr helps you compare aesthetic and reconstructive surgeons and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for myocutaneous flap compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | USD 1,655 – USD 5,515 | 5-10 days | ~ 6-8 weeks for initial recovery; up to 6-12 months for final results and scar maturation | Know More |
| Turkey | USD 12,293 – USD 40,977 | 5-10 days | ~ 6-8 weeks for initial recovery; up to 6-12 months for final results and scar maturation | Know More |
Navya Malhotra, a 42-year-old marketing executive...
Navya Malhotra, a 42-year-old marketing executive and mother of two, had undergone a lumpectomy and radiation for stage 1 breast cancer five years prior. While grateful to be cancer-free, she was left with a significant, sunken defect in the upper quadrant of her left breast, causing her clothes to fit unevenly and a constant, painful tightness in her chest wall. The asymmetry was a daily reminder of her illness. Her oncoplastic surgeon recommended a latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap reconstruction. Using skin, fat, and muscle from her back, the surgeon could fill the defect and restore a more natural contour. Navya was anxious about the complexity but proceeded, finding the hospital stay manageable with good pain control. The initial recovery was challenging with limited arm movement, but within three months, the tightness was gone, and her silhouette was balanced. Emotionally, the procedure felt like the final step in her healing. The physical reminder of cancer was softened, allowing her to truly feel like a survivor, not just a patient. She regained confidence in her appearance and could finally close that chapter.
Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeons for Myocutaneous Flap
Explore experienced aesthetic and reconstructive surgeons who regularly perform myocutaneous flap and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
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- 41 Years Experience
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- 22 Years Experience
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- 10 Years Experience
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Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar, Hyderabad
- 9 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneshwar
- 6 Years Experience
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Miot Hospital Chennai, Chennai
- 1 Years Experience
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Miot Hospital Chennai, Chennai
- 16 Years Experience
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- 22 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Millers Road, Bangalore
- 13 Years Experience
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KMC Hospital Mangalore, Mangalore
- 15 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Mukundapur, Kolkata
- 16 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Mukundapur, Kolkata
- 10 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Kanakapura Road, Bangalore
- 19 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Doddaballapur, Bangalore
- 33 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Dhakuria, Kolkata
- 24 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Dhakuria, Kolkata
- 21 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Varthur Road, Bangalore
- 17 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Varthur Road, Bangalore