How long does it take for scar tissue to get softer after an infection from breast fat transfer? (Photo)

July 4, 2017
Asked By:dieu in Vancouver, BC

My breasts got infection after i just got fat breasts transfer ,i was on antibiotics for 20 days , now my breasts feel lumpy and hard like a rock.the dr talk me that the scar tissue and it will be softer later .is it true,i'm so scare and so sad.please help.

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October 14, 2017

Answer: Breast fat transfer: scar tissue

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October 14, 2017

Answer: Breast fat transfer: scar tissue

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July 8, 2017

Answer: Softening of infected areas on breast

Stefan Mark Szczerba, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 8, 2017

Answer: Softening of infected areas on breast

Stefan Mark Szczerba, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 5, 2017

Answer: Scarring after fat grafting/transfer to the breast

James E. Chappell, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 5, 2017

Answer: Scarring after fat grafting/transfer to the breast

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July 5, 2017

Answer: Internal scar softening

Christian Subbio, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Internal scar softening

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