Breast Reconstruction with Fat grafting or Fat Transfer – Case Study
Patient Profile : 46 year post breast cancer LD flap reconstruction
Concerns: Deflated breast on cancer side.
Want to increase size but don’t want breast Implants.
Plan: Breast fat transfer by liposuction of arms and tummy
Breast Fat transferred – 350 cc
Pros
1. Take out Stubborn fat from thighs/tummy/arms
2. Reconstruction with natural fat and not artificial implants
Cons:
1. Can require multiple sessions as 60-70% fat remains after fat grafting
2. Size not as consistent as Silicone implants
Watch this surgical video to know how it’s done
This video shows two things-
1. Top video- Injection is done under the muscle, can use large volume and large cannula to insert.
2. Bottom video- Injection is placed under the skin with small cannula and syringe.
These intricate things ensure adequate fat survival and long term results.
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