I have had a fat transfer to the breast area that had caused some cysts and reabsorbed. I had the procedure as a part of a breast reconstruction a few years after after mastectomy and radiation. If I was to attempt a fat transfer again am I likely to have the same result? Thank you
August 3, 2021
Answer: Fat Radiation does leave some permanent changes, but you might have better luck this time since more time has passed from the radiation.
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August 3, 2021
Answer: Fat Radiation does leave some permanent changes, but you might have better luck this time since more time has passed from the radiation.
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August 2, 2021
Answer: Second breast fat transfer There are a lot of variables that have to be met for fat transfer to be successful. It does not work well in radiated tissue. On the non-radiated side fat transfer may work fine. Avoid it in areas with previous radiation damage. Your situation is a bit complex and we really need much more information to make an assessment. If it didn’t work well the first time then there’s a reason why it didn’t work. This can be technique dependent, volume dependent, post tissue insufficiency dependent( like previous radiation) Best, Mats Hagstrom MD
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August 2, 2021
Answer: Second breast fat transfer There are a lot of variables that have to be met for fat transfer to be successful. It does not work well in radiated tissue. On the non-radiated side fat transfer may work fine. Avoid it in areas with previous radiation damage. Your situation is a bit complex and we really need much more information to make an assessment. If it didn’t work well the first time then there’s a reason why it didn’t work. This can be technique dependent, volume dependent, post tissue insufficiency dependent( like previous radiation) Best, Mats Hagstrom MD
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