I would like to use my own tissue to make left breast bigger and fat fillers for fullness to both breast. Don't want breast lift and want them to hang natural.
Answer: Breast reconstruction after lumpectomy and radiation Fat transfer or Fat grafting is a great option to increase the size of your left breast and possibly both breasts. Fat grafting also helps soften radiated tissues. You may need few sessions to serially increase the volume of the breasts. There are few down sides of fat grafting but over all its a great option.
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Answer: Breast reconstruction after lumpectomy and radiation Fat transfer or Fat grafting is a great option to increase the size of your left breast and possibly both breasts. Fat grafting also helps soften radiated tissues. You may need few sessions to serially increase the volume of the breasts. There are few down sides of fat grafting but over all its a great option.
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January 19, 2023
Answer: Reasonable Without seeing pictures or examining you I can only talk generally. There are many autologous (your win tissue) options that have a ladder of complexity going from fat grafting, local flaps (e.g. latissimus) or free tissue transfer (e.g. DIEP). A plastic surgeon who has all these tools in his armamentarium can help guide you in the process to meet your specific needs and aesthetic goals. Best of luck in your search!
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January 19, 2023
Answer: Reasonable Without seeing pictures or examining you I can only talk generally. There are many autologous (your win tissue) options that have a ladder of complexity going from fat grafting, local flaps (e.g. latissimus) or free tissue transfer (e.g. DIEP). A plastic surgeon who has all these tools in his armamentarium can help guide you in the process to meet your specific needs and aesthetic goals. Best of luck in your search!
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November 6, 2022
Answer: Can i use my own tissue to make my breasts bigger and improve fullness Fat transfer is a great option for correcting lumpectomy and radiation related asymmetries after breast reconstruction. Fat is removed from the body using liposuction and can be transferred to the breasts to add natural volume.
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November 6, 2022
Answer: Can i use my own tissue to make my breasts bigger and improve fullness Fat transfer is a great option for correcting lumpectomy and radiation related asymmetries after breast reconstruction. Fat is removed from the body using liposuction and can be transferred to the breasts to add natural volume.
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October 12, 2020
Answer: Breast asymmetry Dear Toni16455,
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October 12, 2020
Answer: Breast asymmetry Dear Toni16455,
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January 30, 2023
Answer: Partial breast reconstruction It is possible to use your own tissue tissue to reconstruct the volume lost following a lumpectomy and radiation. This would be considered partial breast reconstruction. Local tissue flaps from the flanks and back can be used to replace the tissue removed during the lumpectomy. Examples of these flaps include intercostal perforator flaps, thoracodorsal perforator flaps or partial latissimus dorsi flaps. Perforator flaps are successful, but are more technically challenging and you should look for someone with microsurgical fellowship training or extensive experience with these procedures. Fat grafting is also an excellent option to add additional volume to the breasts or treat contour abnormalities. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions. I authored the Oncoplastic Surgery section of our website and have attached a link for your review. All the best.
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January 30, 2023
Answer: Partial breast reconstruction It is possible to use your own tissue tissue to reconstruct the volume lost following a lumpectomy and radiation. This would be considered partial breast reconstruction. Local tissue flaps from the flanks and back can be used to replace the tissue removed during the lumpectomy. Examples of these flaps include intercostal perforator flaps, thoracodorsal perforator flaps or partial latissimus dorsi flaps. Perforator flaps are successful, but are more technically challenging and you should look for someone with microsurgical fellowship training or extensive experience with these procedures. Fat grafting is also an excellent option to add additional volume to the breasts or treat contour abnormalities. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions. I authored the Oncoplastic Surgery section of our website and have attached a link for your review. All the best.
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