Hi! I'm scheduled for a breast fat transfer next month. I am slender (5'6", 116 pounds), but the plastic surgeon thought he could harvest enough fat from my inner and outer thighs for the transfer to breast. The thing that surprised me was he said I won't need to wear compression on my thighs after the liposuction procedure. He said the seams from compression garments can cause indents or irregularities. Is this unusual advice or pretty typical? I had expected compression.
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The size of a woman’s breasts can be affected by hereditary factors, extreme weight loss, the aging process, and pregnancy. About 50% of the fat obtains permanence. In general, the abdomen and thighs are preferred donor sites. You will need at least 6 weeks before you will realize your result. S...
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fat transfer breast augmentation is a viable alternative for women who desire larger breasts without the use of implants. Fat transfer is also widely used in reconstruction of the breast after a mastectomy or lumpectomy. It can also be very effective in correcting the size and...