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Can breast fat transfer to and under pectoralis be reversed?

badaudJun 11, 2022
I recently explanted 11 y/o texturized implants and, out of fear, opted for breast reconstruction with my own fat (from the knees) to the breasts. I am told it was put in several planes, over, into and under the pec muscle. It has been 1 month since my surgery and I regret my decision. The reasons being many and aesthetically it was not worth what I feel I compromised anatomically-healthy-wise. Can it be reversed? How long should I wait to remove it?

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