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Review
. 2020 Feb;34(1):24-29.
doi: 10.1055/s-0039-1700958. Epub 2020 Feb 15.

Application of Fat Grafting in Cosmetic Breast Surgery

Matthew J Davis  1 , Aurelia T Perdanasari  1 , Amjed Abu-Ghname  1 , Santiago R Gonzalez  1 , Edward Chamata  1 , Charalambos K Rammos  2 , Sebastian J Winocour  1
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Review

Application of Fat Grafting in Cosmetic Breast Surgery

Matthew J Davis et al. Semin Plast Surg. 2020 Feb.

Abstract

The role of fat grafting to the breasts has evolved in the recent past, gaining several new applications within both reconstructive and aesthetic surgery. Initially used for reconstructive purposes to fill lumpectomy defects or to correct residual contour deformities after breast reconstruction, it has since made its way into cosmetic breast surgery and has grown to encompass a wide variety of new indications. Fat grafting in aesthetic breast surgery may be performed as a form of primary autologous breast augmentation or as an adjunct to implant-based breast augmentation to disguise implant edges. It may also be used to provide added volume after explant surgery or to provide improvements in breast contour alongside mastopexy techniques. In this article, we will review the current applications of fat grafting in aesthetic breast surgery and provide an up-to-date summary of its reported outcomes, safety, and complications.

Keywords: breast augmentation; cosmetic breast surgery; fat graft; fat transfer; lipofilling.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflicts of Interest None of the authors have a financial interest in any of the drugs, devices, procedures, or companies mentioned in this article. The authors have nothing to disclose.

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Images showing a 50-year-old patient who desired implant removal. After each implant was removed, this patient underwent 150 mL of fat grafting to each breast for volume restoration. Postoperative photographs were taken at this patient's 1-month follow-up appointment; she is very happy with the results.
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