BRCA2 prophylactic double mastectomy with reconstruction - should I get a fat transfer?
June 25, 2024
Asked By:brca2Lyon in Boulogne-Billancourt, Île-de-France, France
Hello, I completed a prophylactic double mastectomy with breast implant reconstruction 6 months ago. Pre cancer was found so best decion of my life. The augmentation went very well but of course does not look natural. Is fat grafting worth it or too much fat loss too little result for major pain of liposuction?
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Unfortunately, you have not provided photographs or told us your current bra size. You may need explantation and lift using The Bellesoma Method. The implants are removed, your breast tissue is reshaped creating upper pole fullness, elevated higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase...
Hello and thank you for your question! You hit the nail on the head - minor weight fluctuations of 5+lbs, we would not expect to see any difference in cosmetic surgery/fat grafting results; larger weight fluctuations (10+lbs), in certain patients you may start to notice changes in subcutaneoous...
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