Evaluation of Retropectoral Fat Grafting in Breast Reduction by Magnetic Resonance Imaging: A Pilot Study

Guimarães, Paulo Afonso Monteiro Pacheco; Neto, Miguel Sabino; Lage, Fabiana Claudino; Guirado, Fernanda Ferreira; Mello, Giselle Guedes Netto de; Ferreira, Lydia Masako

doi:10.1093/asj/sjy147

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“…Few studies have provided data on fat graft retention in the retropectoral plane. One study showed that the mean fat graft retention rate in the retropectoral plane was 23.4% in the late post-operative period (24). The mean retention rate in our study was 39.28% and thus higher than their result.…”

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A Preliminary Exploratory Study of Autologous Fat Transplantation in Breast Augmentation With Different Fat Transplantation Planes

Quan²,

He³

et al. 2022

Front. Surg.

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BackgroundAutologous fat transfer is common in breast augmentationor reconstruction. However, AFG recipient site in the breast for fat grafting has not been carefully investigated.MethodsForty female patients requiring breast augmentation with fat grafting were randomly assigned into two groups. The retromammary group received 2/3 fat into the retromammary space and the other 1/3 into the subcutaneous and retropectoral planes. The retropectoral group received 2/3 fat into the retropectoral plane and the other 1/3 into the subcutaneous and retromammary planes. The fat grafting result at 6 months was assessed by 3D laser surface scanning and then ultrasound. Any complications were recorded during follow-up. Samples from a patient who underwent fat grafting for 6 months was obtained and histological examination was conducted.ResultsNo significant difference in the retention rate after 6 months was observed between the two groups (retromammary group: 35.9% ± 6.6; retropectoral group: 39.3% ± 5.1, p = 0.1076). The retromammary grouphad a higher incidence of oil cyst formation than the retropectoral group. Histological examination showed that there were more oil cysts and mac2 positive macrophage infiltration in the fat cells in retromammary group, while retropectoral group had more small-size adipocytes.ConclusionAlthough fat grafting into the retropectoral plane did not provide a superior fat graft retention rate, it did lower the incidence of complications. The retropectoral space show great potential to become a favorable recipient site.

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A Preliminary Exploratory Study of Autologous Fat Transplantation in Breast Augmentation With Different Fat Transplantation Planes

Quan²,

He³

et al. 2022

Front. Surg.

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Restoring the upper pole with fat grafting in reduction mammoplasty: an anthropometric evaluation

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Invited Discussion on: One-Stage Mastopexy-Lipofilling After Implant Removal in Cosmetic Breast Surgery

Ono

Graf

2022

Aesth Plast Surg

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Evaluation of Retropectoral Fat Grafting in Breast Reduction by Magnetic Resonance Imaging: A Pilot Study

Abstract: Retropectoral fat grafting may contribute to maintaining the fullness of the upper pole of the breasts. This is an innovative experimental model for future studies on fat harvesting, preparation and grafting techniques, allowing the evaluation of fat graft survival.

Cited by 8 publications

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A Preliminary Exploratory Study of Autologous Fat Transplantation in Breast Augmentation With Different Fat Transplantation Planes

A Preliminary Exploratory Study of Autologous Fat Transplantation in Breast Augmentation With Different Fat Transplantation Planes

Restoring the upper pole with fat grafting in reduction mammoplasty: an anthropometric evaluation

Invited Discussion on: One-Stage Mastopexy-Lipofilling After Implant Removal in Cosmetic Breast Surgery

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