Renewing Confidence: Mastectomy Reconstruction with LD Flap and Implant
Your Journey to Wholeness and Confidence Begins Here
At Dr. Manaf Khatib’s practice, we understand the emotional and physical challenges that come with a mastectomy. Our specialized expertise in LD (Latissimus Dorsi) flap reconstruction combined with implants offers a path to breast restoration and renewed self-assurance.
The Power of LD Flap Reconstruction
What Sets Us Apart
- Expertise: Dr. Khatib is a board-certified plastic surgeon renowned for his proficiency in LD flap reconstruction.
- Personalized Care: Each reconstruction plan is tailored to your unique needs, ensuring the best possible outcome.
- Collaborative Approach: Our close collaboration with oncologists and healthcare teams ensures comprehensive care.
Not Sure If LD Flap Reconstruction is Right For You?
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LD Flap 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
LD Flap and Implant Reconstruction: An Overview
A Transformative Solution
LD flap reconstruction, in combination with breast implants, is a highly effective technique offering several benefits:
- Natural Feel and Appearance: Achieve a more natural look and feel with the combination of your body’s tissue and breast implants.
- Enhanced Projection: Experience enhanced breast projection and volume, tailored to your preferences.
- Minimal Scarring: Smaller incisions and minimal scarring result in a more discreet appearance.
- Reduced Risk: By using your body’s tissue, the risk of implant complications is minimized.
The Reconstruction Process
Your Journey to Renewed Confidence
Our comprehensive reconstruction process involves several key steps:
- Initial Consultation: A thorough evaluation to determine your suitability for LD flap and implant reconstruction.
- Personalized Planning: Customizing the reconstruction plan based on your unique anatomy and preferences.
- Mastectomy and Tissue Transfer: Performing the mastectomy and utilizing LD flap tissue for reconstruction.
- Implant Placement: Simultaneously placing breast implants to achieve the desired shape and volume.
- Recovery and Healing: Expert post-surgical care to ensure a smooth recovery process.
- Final Results: Witness the transformative changes and embrace your renewed self.
Ready to embark on your journey to renewed confidence? 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
Rediscover Confidence:
Embrace Your Beauty and Strength
At Dr. Manaf Khatib’s practice, we recognize that breast reconstruction is not just about restoring physical form—it’s about empowering you to embrace your inner strength and beauty. Our LD flap and implant reconstruction technique can significantly enhance your quality of life and self-assurance.
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