Empowering Reconstruction After
Mastectomy with DIEP Flap
Rediscover Confidence Through Advanced Breast Reconstruction
Welcome to Dr. Manaf Khatib’s practice, where we are dedicated to helping women regain their confidence and sense of self after mastectomy through the innovative DIEP Flap reconstruction technique.
Comprehensive Breast Reconstruction
Breast cancer can be an incredibly challenging journey, and for many women, mastectomy is a necessary step in their treatment. However, it doesn’t mean you have to say goodbye to your sense of wholeness and femininity. With the DIEP Flap procedure, we offer a path to comprehensive breast reconstruction like no other.
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Breast Reconstruction At A Glance
Length of surgery
60min
Anaesthetic
LA with sedation – GA can be arranged
Hospital Stay
Daycase
Time-off Work
Dependent on type of work usually 2-3 days
Time-Off Exercise
Gentle exercise at 2 weeks back to normal at 6 weeks
Postop-care
1 week nurse wound check. Follow up with Mr Khatib 6 weeks, 6 months and 1 year
Why Choose DIEP Flap Reconstruction
with Dr. Manaf Khatib?
- Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon: Dr. Khatib is a board-certified plastic surgeon renowned for his expertise in breast reconstruction.
- Advanced Techniques: Utilizing the most advanced DIEP Flap techniques for optimal results.
- Patient-Centered Approach: Tailoring each reconstruction plan to your unique needs.
- Collaborative Care: Working closely with oncologists and healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive treatment.
Your Path to Renewed Confidence:
The DIEP Flap Difference
DIEP Flap (Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator) breast reconstruction is a groundbreaking technique that offers women a natural and long-lasting solution. Here’s why it’s the preferred choice for many:
- Preserving Your Tissue: Using your body’s tissue from the lower abdomen to create a new, natural-looking breast.
- Minimal Impact: Minimizing muscle involvement, leading to faster recovery and reduced abdominal weakness.
- Aesthetic Excellence: Crafting a breast that looks and feels like your own, with minimal scarring.
- Holistic Healing: Supporting your emotional and physical well-being through the reconstruction process.
The DIEP Flap Reconstruction Process:
Restoring Wholeness, Step by Step
The journey to renewed confidence through DIEP Flap reconstruction typically follows these stages:
- Consultation: A comprehensive evaluation to determine if DIEP Flap is right for you.
- Surgical Planning: Customizing the reconstruction plan based on your unique anatomy and desires.
- Mastectomy: Removal of breast tissue when medically necessary for cancer treatment.
- DIEP Flap Surgery: Utilizing your abdominal tissue to reconstruct the breast.
- Recovery and Healing: Expert care to ensure a smooth recovery process.
- Final Results: Witness the remarkable transformation and embrace your renewed self.
Regain your confidence through the transformative DIEP Flap reconstruction. Contact us today to schedule your consultation
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Why
Choose
Us
ETHICAL
GUIDANCE
We prioritise your needs, never suggesting unnecessary procedures. Our consultations provide expert advice without sales pressure.
DUAL
CERTIFICATION
Mr. Khatib holds both UK and EU board certifications in plastic surgery—a rare distinction ensuring the highest standards of surgical excellence.
METICULOUS
PRECISION
Every incision is carefully planned and executed with exceptional attention to detail, delivering natural-looking results that enhance your appearance.
COMPLETE
TRANSPARENCY
From consultation to recovery, we provide clear information about procedures, potential risks, expected outcomes, and realistic recovery timelines.
PRESTIGIOUS
TRAINING
Refined surgical skills through fellowships at Cadogan Clinic London, Wellington Hospital, Guy’s and St. Thomas’, and Royal Marsden Hospital.
BESPOKE
APPROACH
Your treatment plan is uniquely designed around your anatomy, aesthetic goals and lifestyle—never a standardised solution.
Meet Your Surgeon –
Mr Manaf Khatib
Mr Manaf Khatib is a consultant plastic surgeon based in London and Hertfordshire. His NHS practice is based at the Lister Hospital – East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust.
Mr Khatib qualified from St George’s University of London in 2010 with a distinction in medical sciences and a merit in clinical practice. He then undertook a 2-year foundation programme in academic surgery at Imperial College London after competitive selection, where he was part of a team developing a hernia repair surgical simulation model. This work was subsequently published in the American Journal of Surgery. Mr Khatib has also co-authored a textbook on dermatology, ophthalmology, and ENT.
In parallel to his clinical training, he completed a Masters of Science in Surgical Sciences at the University of Edinburgh and received a distinction on his work researching the use of LASER Doppler imaging in burn depth assessment.
Our Locations
London
Cadogan Clinic
London
120 Sloane St, London SW1X 9BW
United Kingdom
Weymouth Street
Hospital
42-46 Weymouth St, London W1G 6DR
United Kingdom
St John & St Elizabeth
Hospital
60 Grove End Rd, London NW8 9NH
United Kingdom
Hertfordshire
Spire Harpenden
Hospital
Ambrose Ln, Harpenden AL5 4BP
United Kingdom
One Hatfield
Hospital
Hatfield Ave., Hatfield AL10 9UA
United Kingdom
Lister Hospital
NHS Practice
Coreys Mill Ln, Stevenage SG1 4AB
United Kingdom
Your Confidence, Restored: Reclaiming
Your Femininity and Confidence
At Dr. Manaf Khatib’s practice, we understand the profound impact breast reconstruction can have on your life. Our commitment is to empower you through advanced techniques like DIEP Flap, providing a path to wholeness, self-assurance, and an improved quality of life.
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