40yr Fit mom of 4. 8days post op. Liposuction of upper lower abdomen, flanks & Fat transfer to breast on top of 700cc silicone hp implants. I gained 8 lbs for the transfer that was needed for the rippling also for more coverage of the implant. Implants covered with 150 on each side. They took over 1300 of fat from all areas.How much fat should I expect to keep in my breast? I'm flat but, I have lumpy hard areas. Is this normal? can I do anything to help this? How long recovery/pain/ meds/cardio?
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Thank you for your question. Fat grafting to the breast in the right patient can be an ideal solution. However, fat grafting is not for everyone and, in most patients, an implant is probably the best choice. An implant is a fixed volume device that is predictable and relatively straightforward...
Hello, sorry for your misfortune. Hematomas, seromas, fat necrosis, Oil Cyst, lump of fat can all cause lumps after fat transfer... small hematomas should resolve with time. It can take several weeks/months...but your body will typically reabsorb the collection of blood and remodel the area. I...