I want to do a fat transfer to my breasts and a tummy tuck at the same time. I'm nursing my baby and want to do so for as long as I can. But I'm not sure if I'll be able to do the fat transfer in a few months because I'm normally very thin and losing fat quickly. Can I do the fat transfer while nursing (while my breasts are larger than normal from pregnancy/nursing)? Will the extra flow of blood to my breasts help the fat survive? Does the answer change if using BRAVA with the fat transfer?
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March 31, 2014
Answer: Can a Fat Transfer to the breast be done while nursing/lactating?
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