Free Flap Reconstruction Surgery . Free flap surgery rebuilds damaged tissue using your body’s own resources, a complex microsurgical technique particularly after trauma or cancer surgery. During free flap surgery, skilled surgeons carefully transfer tissue (including skin, muscle, blood vessels) from one part of your body to another. The transferred tissue, called a “free flap,” brings its own blood supply, making it a living, functioning part of your body. #PlasticSurgery specialists work with specialized microscopes to reconnect tiny blood vessels, some as small as 1-2 mm in diameter, ensuring the transferred tissue receives the blood supply it needs to survive and thrive in its new location. Benefits can include: - More natural-looking results #ReconstructiveSurgery - Long-lasting tissue reconstruction - Better functional outcomes - Reduced rejection risk . While recovery requires patience and careful monitoring, success rates continue to improve with modern technology/techniques - exceeding 95% at experienced centers. The monitoring period after surgery is crucial - surgeons use various methods from simple clinical examination to sophisticated monitoring devices to ensure the flap’s survival. Early detection of any issues can mean the difference between success/failure. Free flap surgery has evolved significantly since its introduction in the ‘70s, and continues to advance with new technologies like 3D surgical planning + enhanced monitoring systems. #Microsurgery . 👇 Impressed by the results? SHARE your experience & insights . . 🎥 @flapfoot (JWhitt - TT), @tvasurg - Anterolateral Thigh Perforator Flap Harvest