Hybrid Implant and Grafted Fat Breast Augmentation: Designing the Pathway to a Future With Breasts Free of Silicone Breast Implants.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Fat grafting in breast augmentation surgery is becoming increasingly popular, allowing surgeons to fill the gaps that implant augmentation alone cannot. However, one of the current issues surrounding fat grafting is the lack of standardization.

Objectives

The objective of this study was to validate and summarize expert-based advice to help plastic surgeons better understand the benefits of utilizing fat grating to reduce implant size in their surgical planning.

Methods

This was a prospective study of fat grafting in 56 patients who underwent fat transfer together with silicone breast implants. A 3-dimensional planning system was used to plan the procedure and also to analyze the fat retention and resorption rates. Pictures served as a basis for a questionna

SUBMITTER: Sforza M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8564703 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature