How Is a Breast Augmentation with Fat Done?
By Millicent Odunze, M.D., About.com Guide
Updated November 14, 2011
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Incisions Closed with Sutures
Immediate Postoperative View of Breast Augmentation With Fat
Photo © Millicent Odunze, M.D., M.P.H.
The incisions are closed with sutures. This keeps the fat from extruding from the area in which it was just placed. Steri-strips may be placed on the incisions after they are closed.
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- Patient Is Marked Before Surgery
- Anesthesia Is Administered
- Harvest Site and Breasts Are Prepped for Surgery
- Incisions Made
- Tumescent Fluid Injected
- Fat Harvested from Donor Site
- Fat Transferred into Syringes
- Fat Transferred to Breasts
- Incisions Closed with Sutures
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