Hi there! I have been looking into fat grafting for hip dips, and breast. Recently I was told by a doctor that I could opt to use cadaver fat if I didn't have enough on me to transfer. Is this safe? I am not seeing many reviews about it,. It's my understanding that fat cells have to be living in order for a fat graft to be successful, so I'm curious as to how this works.
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Ashok Govila, FRCS, MCh, MS - Account Suspended says:
Hello,
Just now you came out of antibiotics following an infective pathology on a fat grafted breast.
I would think at least 3 months must pass from now to recover the blood supply to this region to normal then let your PS examine you and suggest alternative methods like trying to dissolve the...
Thank you for your question.
I agree that fat transfer to the breasts is much more natural way of increasing the size of the breast than silicone breast implants. However, achieving a desired size might sometimes require several stages (repeating the procedure a few times) depending on what...
Most patients will experience some discomfort, swelling, and mild bruising around the donor sites and breast areas for 1 - 3 days after the procedure. You were wise in scheduling a follow-up with your board certified PS to allay your concerns.
Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic Su...
