After a little research I'm liking this even more!!

Yes, this approach could potentially allow for implant removal and replacement with the bioprinted tissue scaffolds. Here's how it would work:

The Process:

Remove existing implants - Traditional breast implants would be surgically removed
Harvest patient's own fat cells - Through liposuction from another body area
Seed the 3D-printed scaffold - Inject the fat cells into the biocompatible scaffold structure
Implant the scaffold - Place it where the implant was removed
Natural tissue growth - Over time, your cells grow and integrate, forming natural breast tissue
Key Advantages:

Uses your own cells, so no rejection risk
Results in natural tissue rather than synthetic implants
Could eliminate long-term implant complications
More natural feel and appearance

Good point as the breast shape does change a bit after radiation too.

Very interesting as I have so many scars in both breasts but I def do not want implants. But n't would it be difficult to determine the shape until after surgery? I had 3 surgeries in one breast alone. Also, radiation can change the size too as inflammation takes a while to subside. If a small 8framework (like a honeycomb) could be implanted so that fat cells could later be injected into the breast without having surgery and to shape the breast...that would be worth considering. Thanks for the info. A girl can dream....

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Sue
Thank you for posting

I wish this procedure was available today.

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Oh wow! Thank you for sharing Sue10.