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Free TRAM / DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction: Microsurgical Gold Standard
Free TRAM and DIEP flaps transfer abdominal tissue using microsurgery, preserving muscle strength while achieving natural reconstruction.
What It Costs
For free TRAM or DIEP flap reconstruction (unilateral), MOH benchmarks show:
• Surgeon fee: SGD 22,000 – 35,000
• Anaesthetist fee: SGD 5,000 – 7,000
ICU monitoring and microsurgical teams add to cost.
What’s Typically Covered
Coverage is usually robust:
• Cancer reconstruction classification
• ICU, hospitalisation, and anaesthesia benefits apply
Insurance Tip
Confirm whether ICU days and microsurgical monitoring are capped separately.
Conclusion
Advanced reconstruction restores both form and confidence. Insurance must support its complexity.
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