Fat grafts can be helpful

Robin T.W. Yuan, MD answers: What is Lipofilling and how is it used for breast reconstruction?

Can fat transfer techniques be successfully applied for breast reconstruction? Or are there better methods out there?


Robin T.W. Yuan, MD
10 months ago
By Robin T.W. Yuan, MD - Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Minor imperfections that occur with breast reconstructions can be minimized by various biological substances from fat grafts to Alloderm or acellular cadaver dermal matrix. Each has advantages and disadvantages that you should discuss with your plastic surgeon.

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