If you are dealing with uncomfortable scars, visible rippling from implants, or an unnatural contour of the breast, than fat grafting might be the solution you’ve been looking for.
What is Fat Grafting?
, fat grafting is a procedure that takes fat from one area of your body (usually the tummy, thighs, or flanks) via liposuction, and then injected into the breast,
Because the fat comes from you, there is no risk of rejection. It is a natural, living filler that integrates with your existing tissue.
Uses:
1. Scar Revision
Radiation and surgery may leave Scars from breast cancer surgery that are tethered (indented), or adhered to the underlying muscle, causing discomfort.
Fat grafting can be injected into the scar tissue, which can help regenerate healthy tissue and create volume.
Improve the texture and color of the scar.
- Release tight, tethered scars from the underlying tissue.
- Reduce pain associated with scar tissue adhering to the chest wall.
2. Fixing Implant Rippling
A common side effect from implant based reconstruction after mastectomy is rippling. This is when the edges or surface of the implant become visible through the skin, creating visible waves or wrinkles. It is particularly common in thinner women who lack natural breast tissue to cover the implant.
By injecting a layer of your own fat over the implant and under the skin, we create a natural buffer. This layer:
- Hides the visual edges of the implant.
- Adds thickness to the skin envelope.
- Absorbs the waves and wrinkles, leaving a smooth, natural feel to the touch.
3. Correcting Contour DeformitiesSometimes lumpectomies can leave “divots” or dimpling in areas where significant tissue was removed. This can lead to asymmetry between the treated breast and the natural breast.Fat grafting allows for correction of contour deficits or dimpling, by filling these areas with your own fat. Depending on the severity and the expected outcome, you may need several sessions of fat grafting.
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