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Options for shrinking breast after 2nd breast fat transfer for reconstruction with implant? (Photo)

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RKat78Dec 11, 2022
Fat transfer for breast reconstruction dying. This is my second fat transfer to my left breast for reconstruction with implant after mastectomy. About 9 months after the transfer, my breast started shrinking and has continued to shrink to the point where my left breast is a full cup size smaller than the right. It first of all is concerning me, secondly I want to know the best options to fix the issue. Increasing the implant size or more fat transfers. Or other options? Thanks!

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