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How Is a Breast Augmentation with Fat Done?

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Updated November 14, 2011

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Incisions Closed with Sutures
How Is a Breast Augmentation with Fat Done?

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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