Fat grafting and flap procedures are examples of what type of medical intervention?

Fat grafting and flap procedures fall under the category of surgical reconstruction. This type of medical intervention is aimed at restoring the structure and function of body parts that may have been affected by trauma, disease, or surgical removal.

Surgical reconstruction is often employed in breast cancer treatment, especially after mastectomy, to rebuild breast tissue and improve aesthetic outcomes. Fat grafting involves taking adipose tissue from one part of the body and transferring it to the breast area to enhance volume and contour. Flap procedures involve relocating tissue (which may include skin, fat, muscle, or a combination) from another part of the body to reconstruct the breast, ensuring a more natural look and feel.

This type of intervention is distinct from pharmacological therapy, which involves medication; radiation therapy, which uses high-energy particles to treat cancer; or diagnostic imaging, which involves radiological techniques to visualize internal body structures.