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Cosmetic Surgery (Expert Forum)
Fat Necrosis
Answered by
Howard Rosenberg, MD - Cosmetic Surgery
Accent on Aesthetics Plastic Surgery Medical Center
Questions in the Cosmetic Surgery forum are answered by Dr. Howard Rosenberg. Topics include bariatric surgery reconstruction, breast augmentation, chemical peels, cosmetic or reconstructive surgery, face lift, nose reconstruction, and tummy tucks.
Fat Necrosis
by Fatkat68, Apr 13, 2009 05:05AM
I had breast reduction surgery about six years ago and it is the best thing I have ever had done. A couple of years ago I had a lump which was diagnosed as fat necrosis and I have since noticed a couple more. Though they cause no pain that are anoying and I find myself constantly feeling them. If they were to be removed are they likely to cause more fat necrosis due to more scar tissue?
Doctor's Answer
by Howard Rosenberg, MD, Apr 15, 2009 12:51PM
, Apr 15, 2009 12:51PM
Excision of areas of fat necrosis would be unlikely to result in additional areas of poor circulation to adjacent fat. The necrosis occurred at the time of your original procedure and would not be reproduced with a simple excision later.
