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Fat transfer to Breast

March 4, 2012 by wmckaren

Fat transfer or lipofilling for use as a breast implant has been around for about 100 years and it’s combination with liposuction has been used for over 20 years but In that time the technique has been criticised as it can lead to the fat dying, leaving cysts in the breast or calcification, which can be seen on mammograms and, it was thought, mimic cancer.

 The standard for breast augmentation remains silicone breast implants but these are not without their own problems. Implants can lead to a ‘foreign body reaction’ with hardness and a capsule forming around the implant, distorting the breast in a small proportion of patients. In thin skinned patients the edge of the implant and wrinkles in the outer shell can be visible. Implants cannot be expected to behave like normal breast tissue. The ideal breast augmentation/reconstruction will always be the patients own tissue but historically these procedure have required complex surgical procedures, including microsurgical techniques, and extensive, visible scars.

Before and After Fat Transfer to the Breasts

Techniques of transferring fat using liposuction and lipofilling have evolved and are being developed to augment and reconstruct the breast. One of the major potential problems remains the possibility of changes on mammogram, which can mimic cancer. More than 500 cases have now been done in Italy and France and it has been found that, whilst there are changes on mammogram, experienced radiologists are able to differentiate these from cancer. If the fat cells are carefully placed under the skin in small tunnels, but not in the breast tissue, the fat cells will take and grow and increase the volume of the breast. However, this technique is not for every patient. It is best suited to those who want to increase bra size by one cup size, those who requires increased fullness in the upper pole of the breast, and after ‘conservative’ breast cancer surgery.

Patients who undergo this type of treatment must have been screened by mammogram and ultrasound before surgery according to the guidelines laid down by the American Society of Aesthetic Surgeons, and followed up with regular mammograms and ultrasound for several years. The state of knowledge is not yet sufficient for patients to walk in off the street, have the procedure and be discharged from follow up. If patients are not treated within these guidelines, fat transfer will be used inappropriately, damaging patients and causing difficult breast problems.

The technique has great potential, but should be used carefully to avoid it getting a bad reputation.

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This website is designed to supply useful information but is not to be regarded as advice specific to any particular case. It does not replace the need for a thorough consultation and all prospective patients should seek the advice of a suitably qualified medical practitioner. The Stratford Dermatherapy Clinic accepts no liability for any decision taken by the reader in respect of the treatment they decide to undertake.

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Warwickshire’s leading Cosmetic Clinic

The Warwickshire clinic of Dr Hugo & James Kitchen has a well-deserved reputation as the leading provider of cosmetic and aesthetic treatments in Warwickshire. Founded in 1988 Stratford Dermatherapy Clinic is based in Stratford Upon Avon, Warwickshire. The clinic offers treatments including dermal fillers, Pellevé skin tightening, Vaser liposuction and laser skin treatments.

Founder and Medical Director of Stratford Dermatherapy Clinic is Dr Hugo Kitchen who has over 30 years experience in advanced non surgical aesthetic treatments.

Dr Kitchen is a member of the British College of Aesthetic Medicine and to date, has performed over 120,000 cosmetic treatments

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