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What happens to the fat that is removed during a breast reduction surgery? what happens to the fat that is taken from the breast during a breast reduction surgery?

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Dr. G Funari answered

It : It is typically discarded after being examined for possible pathology.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Usually : Usually any tissue that we remove during a breast reduction is sent to pahtology to have it examined and then it is disposed of.www.beautybybrueck.com.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Tal Roudner answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

They : They tissue removed at time of breast reduction is sent to pathology to be examined for any malignant cells or any other abnormalities.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Medical Waste: Usually tissue removed during breast reduction surgery is evaluated by pathologists to rule out any abnormality including carcinoma. Afterwards, it is discarded as medical waste.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Pathology: In the U.S., the standard of care is to send the tissue that has been removed during a breast reduction to the pathologist for examination.

Answered 12/10/2013

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