Watch 3D Animations of Breast Reconstruction Techniques
This page contains free 3D animated videos that show step-by-step how breast reconstruction procedures are performed. The animations are explained by Dr. Mahyar Foumani, plastic and reconstructive surgeon, and are based on the textbook Breast Reconstruction Explained. They are designed to help patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals understand complex surgical techniques in a clear, visual way. No registration is required and all videos are free to watch.Surgical procedures are difficult to picture from text alone. 3D animation removes that barrier: in two to three minutes you see exactly where incisions are made, how tissue is moved, and what the result looks like. Patients use these videos to prepare for consultations and feel more in control of their decision. Healthcare professionals use them to explain options to patients without time pressure.
Frequently asked questions about breast reconstruction animations
Q1 : Where can I watch 3D animations of breast reconstruction? A1: You can watch free 3D animations of breast reconstruction techniques on this page. Each video shows a different procedure — DIEP flap, implant reconstruction, LD flap, oncoplastic surgery, lipofilling, and more — explained by Dr. Foumani. The animations are also available on the Breast Reconstruction Explained YouTube channel.
Q2 : Are these breast reconstruction videos free? A2: Yes. All 3D animations on this page are free to watch. No registration, account, or payment is required. The videos are part of an open educational platform based on the book Breast Reconstruction Explained.
Q3 : Which procedures are explained with 3D animation? A3: The video library covers DIEP flap, latissimus dorsi (LD) flap, gluteal flap, thigh flap, implant-based reconstruction with tissue expander, Goldilocks reconstruction, oncoplastic surgery, batwing procedure, LICAP and AICAP flaps, lipofilling, nipple reconstruction, and the different mastectomy types. New animations are added as the book is updated.
Q4 : Are the animations suitable for patients or for surgeons? A4: Both. The animations were designed to be understandable for patients without medical training, while remaining accurate enough for healthcare professionals to use during patient consultations. Each video focuses on the steps that matter most for patient understanding rather than every surgical detail.
Q5 : How long are the animations? A5: Most animations are between two and four minutes. They are short on purpose: long enough to show every step of the procedure, short enough to watch in a single sitting before a consultation or while making a treatment decision.
Q6 : Can I share these videos with my doctor or family? A6: Yes. You can share the page link or the individual video links freely. Many patients send the relevant animation to family members so they understand what the procedure involves, or bring it up during a consultation with their plastic surgeon.