How long after lumpectomy and radiation will I need to wait before I can have fat transfer to the defect?

October 19, 2015
Asked By:LivingHealthy61 in Detroit, MI

I have a small 8 mm invasive ductal carsonoma ER+ PR+ HER2-. It will be removed soon. I have very small breasts and believe surgery will result in a very noticeable defect even though the tumor is small. I'd like to have fat transfer as soon as it is safe to do so. Is fat transfer safe after cancer? Will fat transfer help the radiated breast look and feel normal?

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January 25, 2016

Answer: Fat transfer after lumpectomy and radiation

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January 25, 2016

Answer: Fat transfer after lumpectomy and radiation

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February 21, 2016

Answer: 3-6 months

February 21, 2016

Answer: 3-6 months

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