Would I necessarily get necrosis again if I filled the indent with more fat? (Photo)

June 10, 2023
Asked By:swilliams123 in Houston, Texas

I had fat transfer to my breasts and now I have this ugly hard lump, about the size of a strawberry that sticks out from my breast and makes me look and feel deformed. I told my surgeon about it and he will remove it but says I could likely be left with an indent which he will not fix with more fat transfer for fear of more necrosis. His solution is a donut breast lift which raises red flags for me. Would I necessarily get necrosis again if I filled the indent with more fat?

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June 26, 2023

Answer: Fat

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June 25, 2023

Answer: Fat necrosis

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June 25, 2023

Answer: Fat necrosis

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June 13, 2023

Answer: Fixing fat transfer troubles

Peter D. Geldner, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 13, 2023

Answer: Fixing fat transfer troubles

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Answer: Breast fat necrosis and revision

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Answer: Removal of fat necrosis

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