Breast Reconstruction via Lipofilling after Lumpectomy?

This is an old idea that is getting a resurgence in interest. Post-lumpectomy partial defects are sometimes quite problematic. Depending on your specific situation, fat injection or flap reconstruction or attempts at rearrangement of existing breast tissue can be contemplated, They all have pros and cons that... more

Fat injections are increasingly being used for breat reconstruction with acceptable results.  There are some downsides associated with it including the probable need for multiple procedures. You can also have a muscle fat flap from the back and obviously implants. It has been my experience that smaller... more

 Lipofilling has been the rage lately in the press and at the plastic surgery meetings.  In most cases for breast reconstruction, autologous tissue transfer as a free flap or pedicled flap are usually the best way to go.

Hi. 1)  It all depends on the exact deformity. 2)  But fat injections can be a simple and safe way to reconstruct a localized breast deformity after lumpectomy.  It is so much less surgery than a flap.

Fat injections were strongly frowned upon several years ago because of concerns about mimicking breast cancer and clouding detection.  There has been a resurgence in interest in recent years and many surgeons are doing this.  The smaller the defect the better.  A large defect may need a... more