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Dr. Jamie Zampell

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Dr. Jamie Zampell

Zampell Plastic Surgery
Reconstructive Microsurgery & Aesthetics
Beverly Hills | South Bay

I founded Zampell Plastic Surgery with the goal of refining reconstructive microsurgery in order to blend the practice of reconstruction with the art of aesthetic surgery. Choosing the best type of reconstruction is a personal decision, and should reflect your anatomy, your aesthetic sensibilities and your lifestyle. My goal is to provide comprehensive support and care to breast reconstruction and aesthetic surgery clients, creating a customized plan of action for resolving their concerns. My passion for artistic excellence is a part of each phase of my professional process, from the moment you arrive for your first appointment to the compassionate follow-up you receive during your recovery.

01/07/2026

It's been a full stretch of back-to-back cases lately, and each one takes time, precision, and deep focus. I wouldn't trade it for anything, and I am grateful for the opportunity to do what I love.

01/05/2026

Women are often anxious about the recovery time involved in mastectomy reconstruction. I still find a lot of misconceptions exist around recovery from free flap reconstruction, including that it can be a prolonged or very difficult course. While recovery differs for everyone, it is generally a 4-6 week timeframe after DIEP flap reconstruction and may vary depending on a patient's response to surgery.

Following a DIEP flap, women are generally observed for 2 to 3 nights in the hospital, although this can vary based on individual cases. Once discharged, recovery at home is similar to most other surgeries. Light activities are encouraged daily, like walking and everyday activities at home. The first follow-up occurs roughly one week later, drains are removed, and incisions inspected for healing. Between weeks one and four, there is a progressive increase in activities. By week four to six, I expect full healing of incisions, and patients generally return to regular activities by week six, full exercise by week 6-10 (depending on the activity), and return to work between weeks four and eight, depending on occupation. As an outpatient surgery, final revisions are conducted three and six months later to reach the final result and best aesthetic outcome.

Healing from a DIEP flap will vary depending on numerous factors. It is an exciting time as well, when I really see women gain control in their reconstructive journey and restore a sense of self after breast cancer.

If you have questions about DIEP flap reconstruction or want to learn more about your options, call my office at 310-620-8750 for an in-person or virtual consultation.

12/10/2025

Happy holidays, everyone! I am happy to share the results of one of my favorite types of reconstruction, the lumbar artery perforator flap. This reconstruction utilizes tissue from the love handle region for reconstruction, and the vessels here travel between muscle layers rather than through muscle, avoiding muscle injury. This is a great option for thin women who may not have tissue available in traditional sites, like the abdomen or thighs.

In this case, a full right breast reconstruction was performed with one lumbar flap and lumpectomy correction to restore volume after several lumpectomies was performed on the left side. To reach the final result, she underwent three surgeries, starting with tissue expanders at the time of mastectomy and finishing with minor revisions.

She is currently a few months out from her final revision and back to her active lifestyle of cycling! Her scars will lighten by 9-12 months from her last surgery. I am so excited to share her results!

05/27/2025

Autologous breast reconstruction allows women to use their own tissue to restore what cancer tried to take away, not just physically but emotionally. It's not about returning to "before." It's about moving forward with grace, strength, and wholeness.

04/02/2025

Thank you for your kind words and for trusting my team and me with your DIEP flap reconstruction. It's amazing to know that you have your confidence back and are feeling more like yourself again. 💕

03/14/2025

Women often ask me about hybrid reconstruction and when this might be a useful option. Hybrid reconstruction means we combine natural or autologous tissue with an implant to create the final reconstructive result. Using this option, the inner surface of the breast is restored with the patient's natural tissue, and the remainder of the breast volume and projection is achieved from a breast implant buried below the natural tissue, much like a breast augmentation.

Who may be a good candidate for hybrid reconstruction?

→ Women who have smaller donor tissues available but desire the natural result of autologous tissue.
→ Women who have experienced contour deformities with implant-based reconstruction.
→ Patients who have had significant implant visibility or other irregularities from implant-only reconstruction.
→ Women who desire smaller donor site scars or less visible donor sites.
→ Breast cancer survivors who have had radiation and will benefit from natural tissue but still desire additional volume from an implant.

Follow along or visit the link below to see examples of hybrid reconstruction! Or to learn more about your options, call us for an in-person or virtual consultation at 310-620-8750.

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02/19/2025

I wanted to continue my discussions of the radiated breast! It's so important to understand the potential impact of radiation on your choice of reconstructive method. When autologous or natural tissue is utilized upfront as the primary method of reconstruction, progressive problems associated with implant-based reconstruction after radiation can often be avoided. In my last post, I shared images of progressive capsular contracture, skin and soft tissue fibrosis, and breast asymmetry resulting from years of radiated tissues responding to a foreign breast implant.

In this case, the patient underwent autologous tissue reconstruction with a bipedicled DIEP flap, using most of the lower abdomen to reconstruct the left breast. This was staged for a few months with an intermediate tissue expander to hold the skin envelope while she underwent radiation and to avoid radiation to the natural tissue. The expander was exchanged for natural tissue 3-6 months after the completion of radiation.

Her DIEP flap will work for her for the rest of her life! Over time, the breast will only look and feel more natural as non-radiated natural tissues soften and restore what was damaged by mastectomy and radiation. We are both thrilled about her transformation.

To learn more about your options, call us for in-person or virtual consultation at 310-620-8750.

02/14/2025

There's something powerful about how women show up for each other during life's hardest moments. In the world of breast cancer, support is everything, whether it's a kind word, a helping hand, or simply standing beside someone on their journey, the power of women supporting women cannot be underestimated.

This Valentine's Day, let's honor the sisters, friends, loved ones, and compassionate healthcare providers who walk alongside us through every step of the breast cancer journey. 💕 Tag someone who's been there for you in the comments!

02/12/2025

Many women present to me looking for revision surgeries to exchange their breast implants as they may become stiff, hard, and contracted over the years after whole breast radiation. Radiation is often part of the treatment regimen for breast cancer and an important part of reducing recurrence risk. If an implant has become painful and contracted, you still have options! The best option generally isn't a new breast implant since it is likely the same problem will occur again.

Removing the implant and bringing natural tissue with a new blood supply to the radiated chest will often help improve the quality of radiated tissues and scar contractures by restoring vascularity and lymphatic ingrowth. With natural tissue, the breast tissue quality improves over the course of your lifetime, as new blood supply works its way into damaged tissues.

My favorite follow-ups are patients who return years after exchanging their radiated implants for natural tissue. In these cases, the tissue transfer continues to work for them, becoming softer and more natural feeling over time.

To learn more about your options, call us for an in-person or virtual consultation at 310-620-8750.

02/03/2025

I'm proud to be a part of the extraordinary community of women surgeons who bring healing, innovation, and empowerment to breast cancer patients through reconstruction. As a plastic surgeon specializing in autologous breast reconstruction, I'm passionate about providing advanced, personalized care and honored to help breast cancer patients reclaim their confidence and feel whole again.

01/30/2025

The options for breast reconstruction can be confusing. It is most important to identify a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in reconstructive surgery and a surgical oncologist specializing in breast to guide you based on your specific medical need, treatment plan, and reconstructive goals. Once you've identified your team, evaluate each reconstructive option available. Options for breast reconstruction range from implant-based to natural (autologous) tissue.

→ Implant-based reconstruction uses some form of breast implant to re-create the appearance of the breast. This is sometimes performed in stages for the best final result.

→ Autologous reconstruction utilizes your own tissue to reconstruct the breast. Tissues are transferred from one part of the body and shaped to re-create a natural appearing breast. Tissues are often taken from an area of excess, including the lower abdomen, inner thigh, upper buttocks, or love handle area. It's important to be mindful of where the tissues are taken from, making sure that region can be closed in an aesthetically beautiful way, as for a tummy tuck, thigh lift, or buttock lift.

→ Hybrid reconstruction combines these options, utilizing one's own tissue for a natural result and combining it with an implant for added volume or projection.

Remember, aesthetic flat closure and no reconstruction is an option and a choice as well! A plastic surgeon is often involved to achieve the best contour and appearance.

To learn more about your options, call us for an in-person or virtual consultation at 310-620-8750.

01/24/2025

Meet Dana! With over 30 years of experience in patient coordination and office management, Dana is a true boss in the office! She is the backbone of coordinating my crazy schedule at multiple hospitals with multiple surgeons. She is one of the kindest, hardest-working individuals I know, and I am proud to have her on my team!

Reconstructive surgery is a complex field, filled with stresses that can overwhelm almost anyone. Dana brings an air of sophistication, wisdom, and calm to the table. My team and I are so lucky to have her!

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