Introduction: When Traditional Fat Grafting Isn’t an Option
Fat grafting has become one of the most important tools in breast reconstruction. By transferring fat from the abdomen, thighs, or flanks to the breast, plastic surgeons can:
- Fill lumpectomy dents
- Smooth implant rippling
- Improve contour and softness
But what about women who are very thin, or who don’t have enough fat for liposuction?
That’s where Renuva Adipose Matrix comes in.
At Jandali Plastic Surgery in Trumbull, CT, we use Renuva to correct breast deformities when fat grafting isn’t possible — helping women across Fairfield County and Southern Connecticut achieve smoother, more natural results.
What Is Renuva?
Renuva is an off-the-shelf adipose matrix made from donated human fat tissue. It is:
- FDA-approved and safe
- Injected like a filler
- Provides a scaffold that allows your body to regenerate new fat cells over time
Unlike temporary fillers, Renuva turns into living fat tissue — making it a permanent, natural correction.
When Renuva Is Used in Breast Reconstruction
Renuva is ideal for patients who:
- Have lumpectomy indents or contour defects
- Are thin and lack enough fat for grafting
- Have implant rippling or visible edges in very slim patients
- Need small-volume correction for symmetry or smoothness
- Want a nonsurgical option without liposuction
Benefits of Renuva in Reconstruction
- Permanent results — regenerates natural fat tissue
- No liposuction needed — great for thin women
- Minimally invasive — done with injections in the OR
- Natural look and feel
- Safe and well-studied
The Procedure
- Consultation: Identify areas of indentation or rippling
- Preparation: Cleanse and prep the skin in the operating room
- Injection: Renuva injected into the breast contour deformity
- Healing: Over months, the body replaces Renuva with natural fat cells
Insurance Coverage
Renuva procedures for breast reconstruction are covered by insurance.
Coverage applies whether you need:
- Lumpectomy indent correction
- Implant rippling treatment
- Symmetry procedures
- Revisions after radiation
This is guaranteed under the Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act (WHCRA).
My Experience with Renuva
I’m Dr. Shareef Jandali, a board-certified plastic surgeon with 15 years of breast reconstruction experience. The majority of my practice is devoted to reconstruction and revision surgery. I use Renuva in women who don’t have enough fat for liposuction, giving them access to the benefits of fat grafting without needing donor tissue.
Common Questions About Renuva in Reconstruction
How is Renuva different from fillers?
Renuva becomes living fat tissue, while fillers are temporary.
Is Renuva safe?
Yes — it’s thoroughly screened, FDA-approved, and has been used safely for years.
Will I need more than one treatment?
Sometimes — depending on the size of the deformity, multiple sessions may be needed.
Does insurance cover it?
All breast reconstruction revisions are covered. However, some insurance companies may deny coverage for Renuva.
How long do results last?
Permanent — once Renuva is replaced by your fat, it’s living tissue.
Does it work after radiation?
Yes — it improves radiated tissue quality and smooths contour issues.
Will it feel natural?
Yes — once healed, it feels like your own breast tissue.
Patient Testimonials
From Fairfield, CT:
“I was too thin for fat grafting after my lumpectomy. Dr. Jandali recommended Renuva, and it filled the dent perfectly. It feels completely natural — I can’t tell where the defect was.” — A.M., Fairfield, CT
From Shelton, CT:
“I had rippling from my implants that showed in swimsuits. Renuva smoothed the area and now my breasts look natural again. I’m so glad this option exists for women without enough fat.” — K.E., Shelton, CT
Serving Southern Connecticut
We provide Renuva reconstruction for women in:
Trumbull, Fairfield, Bridgeport, Stratford, Milford, Shelton, Norwalk, Westport, Weston, Wilton, Easton, Monroe, Oxford, Derby, Ansonia, Seymour, Newtown, Bethel, and Southbury.
Why Choose Jandali Plastic Surgery
- Board-certified plastic surgeon with 15 years of reconstruction experience and over 150 breast reconstructions performed yearly
- Specialized in complex revisions and minimally invasive options
- Expert in using Renuva adipose matrix when fat grafting isn’t possible
- Insurance navigation support for coverage approvals
- Personalized treatment for natural, lasting results
Related Articles in the Breast Reconstruction Blog Series
- Prepectoral Tissue Expander and Implant Reconstruction
- Implant Exchange for Recalled Allergan Textured Implants
- Implant Exchange for Animation Deformity
- Delayed Reconstruction & Revision for Capsular Contracture, Asymmetry, or Poor Results
- Delayed Reconstruction After Lumpectomy & Radiation
- Oncoplastic Reconstruction at Time of Lumpectomy
- Free Nipple Grafts in Implant Reconstruction
- Goldilocks Breast Reconstruction with Free Nipple Grafts
- DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction
- Renuva Adipose Matrix for Reconstruction
Call to Action
If you are struggling with lumpectomy indents, implant rippling, or breast contour deformities and don’t have enough fat for grafting, Renuva offers a safe, permanent solution — covered by insurance.
Jandali Plastic Surgery
5520 Park Ave, Suite WP-2-300, Trumbull, CT 06611
203-374-0310
