Free Flap Technique

The free flap technique is a surgical procedure used to repair complex tissue damage. Surgeons take healthy skin, muscle, fat, or bone from one part of the body and transplant it to the injured area. This tissue is completely detached and then reconnected using tiny blood vessels under a microscope, ensuring the new tissue gets blood supply. This approach allows for effective reconstruction of areas with significant tissue loss, such as after trauma, cancer removal, or infection, promoting better healing and function. The procedure requires specialized skill and precise reconnecting of blood vessels for success.