Natural reconstruction and advanced microsurgery for women in Chesapeake and the surrounding Hampton Roads community.
CABR proudly serves patients throughout Chesapeake, Greenbrier, Great Bridge, Deep Creek, Hickory, Western Branch, Grassfield, and all surrounding areas with the most advanced breast reconstruction available: DIEP flap reconstruction.
We are the only dedicated DIEP microsurgical team serving the Hampton Roads region — providing patients in Chesapeake with a safe, long-lasting, natural option after mastectomy.
The DIEP flap procedure uses your own abdominal tissue to recreate a soft, natural breast after mastectomy.
It preserves your abdominal muscles and offers long-term, reliable results without implants.
Benefits for Chesapeake Patients:
Whether you’ve just been diagnosed or you’re years past mastectomy, DIEP reconstruction may be an option.
Most practices in Chesapeake do not perform microsurgical reconstruction — even if they advertise it online. CABR’s surgeons are fellowship-trained microsurgeons, giving Chesapeake residents access to advanced care without leaving the region.
We are experienced in:
Every reconstructive journey is unique. We ensure patients in Chesapeake receive tailored plans, compassionate support, and long-term follow-up.
Instead of traveling to Richmond, UNC, Johns Hopkins, or Duke, women in Chesapeake can receive advanced reconstruction right here in Hampton Roads.
You may be a candidate if you:
CABR offers immediate and delayed DIEP flap reconstruction to meet your treatment plan.
Women in Chesapeake frequently ask how DIEP compares to implants.
Natural, living tissue
Permanent
Best for radiated tissue
No risk of rupture
No capsular contracture
Synthetic device
Requires future replacement
Complication-prone after radiation
Rupture risk increases over time
Capsular contracture common
If you’ve experienced implant issues or want a more natural feel, DIEP may be the best option.
Many Chesapeake women come to CABR due to implant problems such as:
DIEP flap conversion replaces implants with natural living tissue, offering a more reliable and satisfying reconstruction.
Most women experience a significant improvement in comfort, symmetry, and self-confidence.
We provide care for patients throughout:
No matter where you live in Chesapeake, advanced breast reconstruction is available nearby.
If you live in Chesapeake and are exploring breast reconstruction, the DIEP flap may offer the most natural and long-lasting results.
Our fellowship-trained microsurgeons are here to help you understand your options
Reach out to our office today using this form, or give us a call to schedule your consultation. We’re excited to partner with you on your healing journey.
Dr. Jablonka is hands down the absolute best doctor I’ve ever had. He is caring, compassionate and really takes his time with his patients. I had complicated breast reconstruction surgery after a double mastectomy. And of course I had complications while recuperating. So it required a couple more surgeries. Dr. Jablonka did an amazing job and was right by my side the entire time. He is a very skilled plastic surgeon. I highly, highly recommend. I give him 10 stars out of 5!!!
Dr. Jablonka is an amazing surgeon. During my consultation for DIEP I knew within minutes that he was the surgeon for me. Not only did he have all the education and experience he was also very easy to talk to and took the time to thoroughly explain the procedure and answer all of my questions. Listening to him explain the DIEP flap procedure I instantly knew that not only was this his profession, but truly his passion. I am now almost 3 months post-op and so happy with my results. My breasts look natural and they are made with my tissue. I am beyond grateful to Dr. Jablonka and his incredible team for making one of the most challenging things I’ve ever done so much easier. If you have to have breast reconstruction for preventative reasons or because of a breast cancer diagnosis I highly recommend Dr. Jablonka.
Dr Jablonka is a phenomenal surgeon and he truly cares for his patients. I had a breast reconstruction with DIEP flap post prophylactic double mastectomy from 12 years prior. He removed the old implants using my own fat and placing them above the pectoral muscle not under like before. The look and the feel is so natural. I don’t have that constant tightness and hardness in my breasts. I feel and look normal again. He has been very kind throughout the process. He explained everything patiently every time. His staff Elizabeth and his nurse Stephanie were always there for me as well helping every step of the way. The front desk receptionist (I can’t recall her name) and every one else there that I came in contact with was kind polite and attentive. Everybody at the office took great care of me. I thank you all from the bottom of my heart!
Being diagnosed with breast cancer at 37 was H.A.R.D. Having a double mastectomy burned even more. Losing one expander and being flat for months was the icing on the cake. Then I was referred to Dr. Jablonka as a DIEP Flap candidate. I knew from the first time I met Dr. Jablonka that he was amazing. He was very thorough and took all the time in the world to explain to myself and to my husband what the process would be and answered all of our questions. His staff is top notch and just as sweet as they come. There are no words to adequately express my sincere gratitude to Dr. Jablonka and his team for giving me confidence back and making me a proud survivor!
There aren't enough good words to describe Dr. Jablonka. He's the absolute best. He's kind, caring, and talented. I came to him broken after my double mastectomy reconstruction was a bust. He put me back together. Brought back my self-esteem. Gave me my life back. Love, love, love him and his amazing support staff.