I am 5'9", 180 lbs, and was a 34 D/DD prior to bilateral mastectomy. I had expanders replaced by 700cc high profile silicone gel implants March 6. I had discussed with my doctor my desire to have good projection and cleavage. Disappointed with results. Implants are wide and full at the bottom; flat on top. I would like to know if fat grafting could be used to add fullness/ cleavage and improve shape. I have a vacation planned in May. Is it possible to have the procedure and recover by May 20?
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Dear Brewog,The scenario that you request cannot be provided in one setting. The space created by your implants is not the same as space created by a Brava device. It is dead space into which fat cannot be injected or it will die. Your surgery would need to be staged with...
Thank you for the question.I suggest a physical examination or picture evaluation in order to determine which procedure and technique would be best for you.Dr. Campos
The most likely cause is fat necrosis due to the injected fat not surviving. This may or may not resolve as the fat can calcify or sometimes become cysts. If it does resolve it often does take 6 months or more to do so.
Other things benign and malignant can also be the cause so it is...