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Fat Transfer for Correction After Mastectomies. Recovery Time?
I had prophylactic bilateral mastectomies with tissue expanders in August. Exchange to silicon implants in December. My plastic surgeon suggested fat transfer from my outer thighs to correct some creases and step off on top of the breast. He will do both thighs to keep symmetry. I was wondering about the recovery for this type of surgery. I am due to go on vacation one month after surgery. Will I need compression garments? Bruising? Thank you!
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shabby
in Saint James, NY
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Recovery from fat transfer breast reconstruction is quick.
Hi.
1) This is often very helpful. The right technique is crucial to harvest the fat, purify it, and then inject it in multiple tiny amounts with a very thin blunt-tipped cannula.
2) Women go back to work in about four days, and exercise in two weeks. Garments not needed.
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