I'm a 39 year old female. I'm 118lbs and 5'3. I was considering a fat transfer however I am now a A cup. I was a full C cup and would like the same size. I was also considering a flap but they are out of my price range and I don't think I have enough fat.
September 23, 2024
Answer: Breast disfigurement after infection and capsular contraction Your breast are pretty distorted, most likely from contract scar tissue. Before considering augmentation, you need to restore the shape of your breast. This may be pretty challenging and getting an ideal shape may not be possible. If you move forward to fat transfer without correcting the breast shape first, you’ll just have a bigger version of the same with more distortion. The contractile scar tissue has to be released before your a candidate for fat grafting. You should get confirmation that all of the capsule was removed previously. Your situation is highly complex and challenging. You’re almost at the point of needing formal breast reconstruction. It’s really important you find the right surgeon to be working with. Try consulting with the local plastic surgeons do most of the breast reconstruction in your area. Look for local breast cancer centers. Moving straight to fat transfer would be a mistake in my opinion. To assess your candidacy for fat transfer in regards to harvesting fat we need to see pictures of your body. From the limited picture you’ve included I don’t think it would be that difficult to harvest fat for a fat transfer, but you’re currently not a good candidate for a fat transfer because of the contractile scar tissue that’s distorting your breast shape. What you’ve been through is highly unfortunate. I wish you all the very best and hope that you can find a plastic surgeon who can give you the care you need. Best, Mats Hagstrom MD
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September 23, 2024
Answer: Breast disfigurement after infection and capsular contraction Your breast are pretty distorted, most likely from contract scar tissue. Before considering augmentation, you need to restore the shape of your breast. This may be pretty challenging and getting an ideal shape may not be possible. If you move forward to fat transfer without correcting the breast shape first, you’ll just have a bigger version of the same with more distortion. The contractile scar tissue has to be released before your a candidate for fat grafting. You should get confirmation that all of the capsule was removed previously. Your situation is highly complex and challenging. You’re almost at the point of needing formal breast reconstruction. It’s really important you find the right surgeon to be working with. Try consulting with the local plastic surgeons do most of the breast reconstruction in your area. Look for local breast cancer centers. Moving straight to fat transfer would be a mistake in my opinion. To assess your candidacy for fat transfer in regards to harvesting fat we need to see pictures of your body. From the limited picture you’ve included I don’t think it would be that difficult to harvest fat for a fat transfer, but you’re currently not a good candidate for a fat transfer because of the contractile scar tissue that’s distorting your breast shape. What you’ve been through is highly unfortunate. I wish you all the very best and hope that you can find a plastic surgeon who can give you the care you need. Best, Mats Hagstrom MD
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