I had prophylactic bilateral mastectomies with tissue expanders in August. Exchange to silicon implants in December. My plastic surgeon suggested fat transfer from my outer thighs to correct some creases and step off on top of the breast. He will do both thighs to keep symmetry. I was wondering about the recovery for this type of surgery. I am due to go on vacation one month after surgery. Will I need compression garments? Bruising? Thank you!
May 24, 2017
Answer: Fat grafting recovery Fat grafting is a great tool to contour the breasts of mastectomy . I use it on virtually all patients with implant based reconstruction. The recovery is dependent on where the fat is taken from. Some bruising and swelling is normal . Expect some soreness as well. A compression garment is important and I usually have my patients wear them between 3-6 weeks depending on where the fat is taken. You should be healed and ready for your vacation in a month.
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May 24, 2017
Answer: Fat grafting recovery Fat grafting is a great tool to contour the breasts of mastectomy . I use it on virtually all patients with implant based reconstruction. The recovery is dependent on where the fat is taken from. Some bruising and swelling is normal . Expect some soreness as well. A compression garment is important and I usually have my patients wear them between 3-6 weeks depending on where the fat is taken. You should be healed and ready for your vacation in a month.
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May 24, 2017
Answer: Fat grafting This procedure has become very common place. I do several a week on Fridays and my patients go back to normal activities on Monday. If they need compression it is only for a week or two.Fat grafting is a valuable tool in breast surgery. This technique has gained more popularity over the past 7 years. There are many techniques used to harvest the fat, process the fat and then re-inject the fat. Conventional suction lipectomy is performed with a small diameter cannula, processed by separating the liquid and fibrous tissue from the fat, and then placed into syringes for re-injection or through a closed system. Please find an experienced Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and member of the Aesthetic Society using the Smart Beauty Guide. These Plastic Surgeons can guide you on all aspects of facial surgery, breast augmentation and body procedures including tummy tucks or mommy makeovers!
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May 24, 2017
Answer: Fat grafting This procedure has become very common place. I do several a week on Fridays and my patients go back to normal activities on Monday. If they need compression it is only for a week or two.Fat grafting is a valuable tool in breast surgery. This technique has gained more popularity over the past 7 years. There are many techniques used to harvest the fat, process the fat and then re-inject the fat. Conventional suction lipectomy is performed with a small diameter cannula, processed by separating the liquid and fibrous tissue from the fat, and then placed into syringes for re-injection or through a closed system. Please find an experienced Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and member of the Aesthetic Society using the Smart Beauty Guide. These Plastic Surgeons can guide you on all aspects of facial surgery, breast augmentation and body procedures including tummy tucks or mommy makeovers!
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