Methods used for evaluation of volume retention rate in autologous fat grafting for breast augmentation: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Autologous fat grafting has gained popularity in breast augmentation. Various methods can be used to estimate the volume retention rate. This systematic review aimed to establish whether the type of method used for measuring breast volume is a factor that influences the reported volume retention rate.

Methods

Studies were identified using the electronic databases PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and Web of Science from inception of the database up to February 2019. Articles describing autologous fat grafting for breast augmentation were selected based on pre-determined inclusion and exclusion criteria. The characteristics of the included studies were summarized, and the reported volume retention rate from the studies was compared. A

SUBMITTER: Wang CL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6797153 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature