HELP- botched fat transfer to bicep muscle looks deformed. Need it removed (Photo)

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Please read. I've been struggling with this for years and would do whatever it takes to have it properly resolved. A bicep fat transfer I had 10 yrs ago (21yo) has become too large, bulgy, uneven. friends & family ask me all the time why it's so big, if I do steroids (I never did steroids) & it really really bothers me. The issue is the FAT TRANSFER INTO THE MUSCLE. Primary (reputable nyc) plastic surgeon does not know how to solve this. Any ideas?? There must be a way to fix this in 2022

Dallas Buchanan, MD · Answer

Thank you for your pictures and questions. I think that at this point, the only reasonable remaining option is going to be direct surgical excision. Meaning open this area up with an incision and directly visualize and excise the area. Make sure you see a competent reconstructive surgeon in your area for a consultation.
Good luck!
Dallas Buchanan, MD
VIVIFY plastic surgery
Tampa, FL

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Shabbyshane,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Miguel Mota, MD · Answer

Hello. This can be treated more or less like a lipoma removal. Lipomas are sometimes found inside the muscle. Lipomas have a capsule that allow for easier removal, nonetheless most of the fat can be removed in the same manner. Special care needs to be taken to separate the muscle fibers rather then cutting them, so there is slight risk of muscle deformity (it will look better then it does now though), but other then that it is pretty straight forward.

Best of luck,
Dr. Miguel Mota

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Kybella injections, perhaps guided with ultrasound or other Xray, could be done to remove the excess fat. It will take more than one treatment and will need to be carefully done.

Douglas Taranow, DO, FACOS · Answer

If the fatty area is palpable, it should be able to be liposuctioned.  There is a good chance that there may be lumpiness or uneven areas after liposuction as the biceps muscle is in close proximity which accentuates the issues.
Dr. Taranow

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HELP- botched fat transfer to bicep muscle looks deformed. Need it removed (Photo)

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