113K views · 461 reactions | A rotation flap is a type of local skin flap used in reconstructive surgery to close a defect by rotating an adjacent, semicircular piece of tissue around a pivot point. This technique helps redistribute tension and preserve blood supply, making it useful for closing wounds near curved or irregular areas like the face or scalp. | Footdocdana | Facebook

After a breast cancer diagnosis Kelli researched her surgical options and was introduced to the APEX flap technique. This highly sophisticated microsurgical technique reconstructs a woman's breasts using tissue without cutting into the muscle, therefore preserving abdominal muscles and improving blood flow to the tissue transplant. | Center for Restorative Breast Surgery | Facebook