A fat grafting reconstruction is a type of breast reconstruction procedure that uses your own fat to assist with the contour and shape of your reconstruct the breast(s). In fat grafting, liposuction is performed on another area of your body such as the thighs, abdomen, or love handles. That fat is processed and then injected into your breasts to fill them and therefore restore their natural contour and appearance.
When is a fat graft reconstruction recommended?
Fat graft reconstruction is recommended for patients who want to achieve nice, natural looking and feeling breast(s) after a mastectomy has been performed but want to avoid the invasive flap procedures.
An ideal candidate for fat graft reconstruction surgery is a relatively healthy patient with enough fat to successfully fill any contour irregularities from their reconstruction. Ideal candidates will also have finished their chemotherapy and radiation treatments 6-12 months before the reconstruction surgery.
What are the benefits of a fat graft reconstruction?
A fat graft reconstruction allows the patient to restore the natural look and contour of their breasts. The fat graft requires liposuction from a donor area, this area will be enhanced with liposuction contouring, giving the patient an added benefit. This surgery is also minimally invasive compared to other reconstruction techniques and the recovery period is therefore much shorter.
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