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Fat grafting, or fat transfer, is a commonly used technique to reconstruct the breast after mastectomy or lumpectomy.
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During this procedure, a surgeon takes fat from a donor site, liquefies it, and injects it back into the breast to shape it.
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Breast reconstruction can also be done using implants or autologous tissue from the body, and can include a nipple and areola if they were not preserved during the mastectomy.
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Summary
Those who have had a mastectomy may wish to undergo breast reconstruction. One way to accomplish this is through fat grafting, also called autologous fat transfer.
During this procedure, a surgeon takes fat from a donor site, liquefies it, and injects it back into the breast to shape it
Fat grafting for breast reconstruction: What to expect and more
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Fat grafting, also called autologous fat transfer , is emerging as a new breast reconstruction technique. In fat grafting, fat tissue is removed from other parts of your body — usually…
Fat Grafting - breast cancer
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Breast reconstruction is a procedure that can be done after a mastectomy or delayed reconstruction. It can be done using implants or autologous tissue from the body, and can include a nipple and areola if they were not preserved during the mastectomy. The recovery process is usually done in two stages, with the first stage being a tissue expander placed underneath the skin or chest muscle, and the second stage being when the chest tissue has relaxed and healed enough.
Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy - NCI - National Cancer Institute
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