Ld flap reconstruction and fat transfer

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Hi i had ld flap breast reconstructuon but I have some sunken areas and fat transfer has been recommended. How successful is this after radiotheraphy?

David Branch, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Fat transfer can be extremely successful after radiotherapy and is often used to 1) provide more coverage and volume and 2) increase oxygen to the radiated tissue "providing reduced pain and other symptoms of radiation induced injury" ASAP 2021.   You may benefit from multiple sessions depending how sunken these areas are and how much fat takes ( it is estimated that approximately 50% of fat transferred with establish a blood supply)
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