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— Verve Patient
FAQs
Yes. You will stay in the hospital 5 days, typically 3 days in the ICU.
Yes. The purpose of the DIEP flap is to ensure the newly transplanted tissue survives. No additional breast contouring will be performed at this time as it can compromise the success of the flap.
Yes. 1 drain in the breast and 2 drains in the abdomen. They will stay in place 1-3 weeks depending on the volume of fluid output.
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