An anterior LICAP flap is a good and safe alternative for direct oncoplastic breast reconstruction. It is a reliable flap that provides sufficient volume and good esthetic outcomes. Keywords: Breast cancer, breast conserving surgery, oncoplastic breast reconstruction, anterior LICAP flap.

Lateral intercostal artery perforator (LICAP) flap for breast volume augmentation provides the benefits of addressing axillary tissue excess and avoiding intramuscular dissection.

Development of volume replacement techniques such as the lateral intercostal artery perforator flap (LICAP) aimed to address these issues. Our modification of the traditional LICAP offers a less visible scar, good access to the axilla, and no need to reposition the patient.

What is a LICAP flap? The LICAP, or lateral intercostal artery perforator flap, is a newer method of reconstructing the breast using skin and fat from the side of the chest, near the armpit area. It is used to reconstruct outer breast defects following lumpectomy.

This series demonstrates unique advantages of the LICAP flap for a variety of breast reconstruction problems, including outpatient setting, no muscle sacrifice, flap reliability, and low donor site morbidity.

Jun 1, 2023 · The LICAP flap is ideal for small to moderate-size breasts with none to minor ptosis and could be extended to upper central tumours with a high tumour to breast ratio [4,6,7]. This procedure can be performed in either immediate or delayed settings [ 8 , 9 ].

Lateral Intercostal Artery Perforator (LICAP) flap breast reconstruction is suitable for some patients whose breast cancer is in the outer part of the breast. The procedure aims to replace the lost breast tissue (removed at the time of cancer surgery) with skin and fat from under your arms and restore the size and shape of your breast.