Posted October 20, 2009 in Breast, Breast LipoStructure, Home
Dr. Sydney Coleman gives a description of fat grafting to the breast from the initial consult to the actual procedure with a special disc.
Read MorePosted September 22, 2009 in Breast LipoStructure, Home
Dr. Sydney Coleman presented his experience with using the BRAVA system before and after fat grafting to the breast at three conferences in the last week: Liposuction and Fat Grafting in Aesthetic Surgery Meeting in Wales sponsored by The Royal College of Surgeons of England and the British Association of Plastic Surgeons. Combined meeting of […]
Read MorePosted 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.”
Read MorePosted March 18, 2009 in Breast, Breast LipoStructure, Home
Fat Grafting has been cautiously approved by the ASPS for use in breast reconstruction and augmentation.
Read MorePosted February 26, 2009 in Breast LipoStructure
THE DOCTORS television show followed a patient of Dr. Sydney Coleman’s through her breast reconstruction after breast cancer. She had already had a lumpectomy, radiation therapy and multiple reconstructive procedures. Dr. Coleman reconstructed not only the hard, scarred area of the lumpectomy but also placed fat around her hard implants in an effort to soften […]
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