A TRAM Flap Breast Reconstruction is a major procedure performed in the hospital and requiring at least several days of hospitalization. Ambulation will begin the day after surgery and be reasonably comfortable within 10-14 days. Complete recovery usually takes about 6 weeks. The abdominal donor site causes the most discomfort during healing. The specific risks and the suitability of this procedure for a given individual can be determined only at the time of consultation.
All surgical procedures have some degree of risk.
Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major complications are rare.