Autologous fat transfer augmentation using external tissue expansion

VernacularTitle:组织外扩张自体脂肪颗粒注射移植隆乳术
Author: Dali MU ; Jie LUAN ; Lanhua MU ; Minqiang XIN ; Chunjun LIU
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: External tissue expansion; Autologous fat transfer; Breast augmentation
From: Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2013;19(5):323-325
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To observe the clinical effects of autologous fat injection augmentation with external tissue expander.Methods 26 cases wore the Brava device,a bra-like vacuum-based external tissue expander for 4 weeks before autologous fat injection augmentation.Patients resumed Brava wear for 14 more days after fat injection.Results 26 women had a mean augmentation volume at 3 months of 76 ml per breast after single fat injection.Follow-up ranged from 1 month to 12 months.There were no complications such as nodules,masses,or cysts occurred.Patient satisfaction was as sessed:25 cases (95.6 ％) were satisfied with the cosmetic results.Conclusions The addition of Brava expansion before autologous fat grafting leads to significantly larger breast augmentations,with more fat graft placement,higher graft survival rates,and minimal graft necrosis or complications,demonstrating high safety and efficacy for the procedure.