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March 19, 2013

Fat Transfer for Breast Reconstruction Surgery

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Many women choose breast reconstruction surgery after mastectomy or lumpectomy to restore their breasts. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Franklyn Elliott has over 25 years of experience with breast reconstruction procedures and understands that surgery is unique for each individual. Patients may choose to have breast reconstruction surgery immediately after breast cancer is removed or anytime after depending on their individual treatment plan. As he often discusses in blogs, there are several options for breast reconstruction including tissue flap reconstruction, DIEP flap, latissimus dorsi flap, acellular dermal matrix, and fat transfers. breast reconstruction atlanta georgia

Through years of surgical experience and refined breast techniques, Dr. Elliott has found fat transfers advantageous in completing and improving the final results of breast reconstruction. For instance, TRAM flap reconstruction uses skin, fat, blood vessels and muscle from the abdomen, back, thighs or buttock to replace breast tissue that has been removed. Fat transfer can complement a TRAM flap procedure and other reconstructive options to provide smooth, natural-looking results. A fat transfer uses liposuction to remove fat from an area of the body such as the abdomen, buttocks, or thighs to re-inject into another area of the body. Patients benefit from fat transfer combined with breast reconstruction as it involves fewer steps and decreases potential risks.

Well-respected by his peers, Dr. Elliott often travels to world renowned plastic surgery conferences to discuss the latest in breast reconstruction technology and techniques. Dr. Elliott finds fat transfers to be one of the most important breast surgery developments in the past ten years and frequently incorporates them in reconstructive cases.

If you are interested in learning more about breast reconstruction options, please contact Dr. Elliott’s office to schedule a consultation. Be sure to connect with Dr. Elliott on Facebook, Twitter and Google+ for the latest plastic and reconstructive surgery news and information.

November 16, 2012

Dr. Elliott Recaps Recent Annual Plastic Surgery Conference in New Orleans

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During the last weekend in October, Dr. Franklyn Elliott and his medical team traveled to New Orleans for Plastic Surgery The Meeting hosted by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. The five day conference featured a variety of panels and lectures about plastic and reconstructive surgery from surgeons around the nation.

Dr. Elliott was especially impressed by a presentation that discussed the use of fat transfers for burn patients. During these procedures, surgeons are able to inject fat underneath the skin graft, specifically on the hands to provide dramatically improved, natural looking results for these patients. Fat injections remained a hot topic throughout the conference as Dr. Elliott also attended a panel on facelift surgery techniques using fat injections.

Dr. Elliott has been using fat injections for facelifts for eight years and has found it especially helpful for patients who have a thinner face. However, he understands the importance of not over injecting certain areas like the lower lid because it is very difficult to remove the fat once it’s there and can make a patient’s face look unnatural.

The increased use of fat injections in cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery was also discussed at the conference. Dr. Elliott uses fat extensively in reconstructive breast surgery and is increasing use in cosmetic procedures such as breast lifts and augmentation. Depending on a patient’s unique features, fat injections may provide better results than a traditional breast revision or lift.

Not only did Dr. Elliott enjoy attending many panels, he also presented on a breast reconstruction panel with facility colleagues from around the nation. They discussed breast implant and tissue expanders, as well as the pedicle and free TRAM techniques.

Overall, Dr. Elliott and his medical team felt the conference indicated a positive growth about the cosmetic and reconstructive industry and its future as industry exhibitors presented advanced technologies and innovations.

If you are interested in scheduling a consultation with Dr. Elliott, please contact our office today. Be sure to connect with him on Facebook, Twitter, and Google + for the latest plastic surgery information and news.