I had my implants removed (Capsulectomy, Enbloc) 6 months ago and want to do a fat transfer from my stomach to my breast. The implants were placed under the muscle. I have two questions. 1) Will the fat be less likely to take to the breast, due to the muscle being cut from the implants? 2) What are the odds of getting Necrosis?
Answer: Fat Transfer to Breasts after Implant Removal Hello,Fat transfer is an excellent option after implant removal, as long as you have enough fat along donor sites to appreciate a difference. There is no evidence suggesting the explantation will result in poor fat take, and good technique and experience will minimize the chances of fat necrosis. Am examination can help determine if you would also benefit from a simultaneous breast lift.Warm regards,Dr. Pedy Ganchi Village Plastic Surgery
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Answer: Fat Transfer to Breasts after Implant Removal Hello,Fat transfer is an excellent option after implant removal, as long as you have enough fat along donor sites to appreciate a difference. There is no evidence suggesting the explantation will result in poor fat take, and good technique and experience will minimize the chances of fat necrosis. Am examination can help determine if you would also benefit from a simultaneous breast lift.Warm regards,Dr. Pedy Ganchi Village Plastic Surgery
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Answer: Fat grafting to the breasts can give great results! Great questions! Here are your answers:
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Answer: Fat grafting to the breasts can give great results! Great questions! Here are your answers:
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September 12, 2018
Answer: Fat Transfer to the breast after removal of implants (Capsulectomy, Enbloc)? The abdomen is one of the preferred harvest areas for transferring fat to the breast. In general, 200 cc per breast is typically the upper limit of fat injection recommended by most plastic surgeons. It is not that more cannot be injected; but on average, this has been determined to be the most that can be expected to live during one transfer. The fat must be injected through multiple planes in small amounts to the tissue through one tiny incision under each breast. If you want fat grafting, this may require multiple treatments to reach the size you desire. About 50% of the fat obtains permanence. Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
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September 12, 2018
Answer: Fat Transfer to the breast after removal of implants (Capsulectomy, Enbloc)? The abdomen is one of the preferred harvest areas for transferring fat to the breast. In general, 200 cc per breast is typically the upper limit of fat injection recommended by most plastic surgeons. It is not that more cannot be injected; but on average, this has been determined to be the most that can be expected to live during one transfer. The fat must be injected through multiple planes in small amounts to the tissue through one tiny incision under each breast. If you want fat grafting, this may require multiple treatments to reach the size you desire. About 50% of the fat obtains permanence. Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
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September 7, 2018
Answer: Fat grafting is your best option. Fat grafting is your only option if you want to avoid the use of implants. The good news is that this is an effective way to add volume to breasts and to correct deformity following previous implantation and explantation. The fat is placed under the skin, and behind the breast tissue and occasionally in the muscle and in the breast tissue itself. Providing that you have sufficient fat to harvest this is an excellent procedure.
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September 7, 2018
Answer: Fat grafting is your best option. Fat grafting is your only option if you want to avoid the use of implants. The good news is that this is an effective way to add volume to breasts and to correct deformity following previous implantation and explantation. The fat is placed under the skin, and behind the breast tissue and occasionally in the muscle and in the breast tissue itself. Providing that you have sufficient fat to harvest this is an excellent procedure.
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September 7, 2018
Answer: Implant removal Dear Dbbh,earlier position of implants should have no negative effect on fat viability. Generally speaking, fat transfer is a great option after implant removal. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.Daniel Barrett, MD
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September 7, 2018
Answer: Implant removal Dear Dbbh,earlier position of implants should have no negative effect on fat viability. Generally speaking, fat transfer is a great option after implant removal. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.Daniel Barrett, MD
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