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How much extra weight is necessary for fat grafting?

mjh1Jan 27, 2015
I am 5'1" and weigh 106 pounds. How much extra weight do I need to gain in order to ensure there is enough fat to correct breast rippling and contouring in one breast post breast reconstruction? I know most women are adverse to gaining weight but to me having rippling medially is worse than adding a few extra pounds. Any advice would be appreciated.

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Dr. Michael Suzman, MD
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Answered on Jan 29, 2015
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