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Safety Concerns with Fat Grafting to the Breast

Posted March 30, 2009 in Breast LipoStructure, Home

The new ASPS Guiding Principles for Fat Injection to the Breast discusses the risks and complications based on a review of all published scientific information.  They conclude that complication rates for fat grafting in general is not high compared to other procedures, and serious complications are “extremely rare.”  Specific concerns about fat grafting to the breast interfering with cancer detection is not supported by any studies.

However, using some techniques for fat grafting to the breast can result in increased complications and a poor result.  Therefore, the ASPS has emphasized, “The safety, efficacy and final outcome of any given case is dependent on the technique used.”   They go on to say “studies indicate that results of fat transfer remain dependent on a surgeon’s technique and expertise.”

A patient should try to choose a physician who is an expert at fat grafting and has a long record of success.

This 55 year old woke up to find her silicone gel plant had ruptured. She had both removed along with the surrounding scarring four months before these photographs
This 55 year old woke up to find her silicone gel plant had ruptured. She had both removed along with the surrounding scarring four months before these photographs
6 1/2 years after the last of 2 fat grafting sessions. Her breasts now feel and look completely natural after only two sessions of fat grafting. In addition, her body has improved from the removal of fat from her abdomen and waist.
6 1/2 years after the last of 2 fat grafting sessions. Her breasts now feel and look completely natural after only two sessions of fat grafting. In addition, her body has improved from the removal of fat from her abdomen and waist.
Patient has completely natural appearing breast 6 1/2 years after second fat grafting.
Patient has completely natural appearing breast 6 1/2 years after second fat grafting.

Subsequent posts over the next weeks will address the other findings of the American Society of Plastic Surgery’s task force on fat grafting to the breast.  Stay Tuned!

For more detailed information about fat grafting to the breast, please refer to LipoStructure.com.

For information on the consultation, procedure and pricing for Dr. Coleman’s fat grafting to the breast CLICK HERE.

Check out these links more information on fat grafting to the breasts:

Dr. Sydney Coleman demonstrates Breast Reconstruction with LipoStructure on The Doctors

Coleman lectures on fat grafting for breast reconstruction at the American College of Surgeons

Lipofilling: a role in breast reconstruction surgery??From “Behind the Medical Headlines” produced by the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh and Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow

Breast Augmentation Via Fat Grafting?From “Plastic Surgery Practice”

Breast Implant Problems Solved with Coleman Fat Grafting

Fat Grafting to the Breast Revisited: Safety and Efficacy.?Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 119(3):775-785, March 2007.?Coleman, Sydney R. M.D.; Saboeiro, Alesia P. M.D.

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