Lubricating the Insertion Funnel with Autologous Fat Tissue for Inserting Breast Implants

Lubricating the Insertion Funnel with Autologous Fat Tissue for Inserting Breast Implants

Breast Augmentation With Autologous Fat Injection

INTRODUCTION Autologous fat transplantation has attracted great interest in breast augmentation for cosmetic purpose. In the present study, we reported our experience in fat grafting in breast in 105 cases, and some detailed procedure concerning efficacy and safety of grafting was evaluated. METHODS Fat was harvested using 20-mL syringe attached to a 3-hole blunt cannula in a diameter not bey...

Autologous Fat Grafting for Whole Breast Reconstruction

SUMMARY This is the first reported case of a patient who had a single-stage large-volume breast reconstruction with autologous fat grafting, following rotation flap approach (RoFA) mastectomy. The purpose of this case study was to evaluate the viability of reconstruction of the breast by autologous fat grafting alone, in the context of RoFA mastectomy. The hypothesis was that there would be min...

Symmetrical breast reconstruction: analysis of secondary procedures after reconstruction with implants and autologous tissue.

In our original article evaluating symmetry in breast reconstruction, we evaluated the role of three-dimensional digital photography.1 Women were stratified into two groups, those who had three-dimensional photography and those who did not. Comparisons included initial volume and contour symmetry, secondary procedures, and final volume and contour symmetry. It was concluded that three-dimension...

Techniques for soft tissue management around the implants: a review

 Dental implants, as a result of their excellent success rates and advantages over fixed or removable methods, have become the optimal treatment for replacing missing teeth. Surgical and restorative techniques that can reduce the loss of hard and soft tissues that often accompany implant placement are desirable. Achieving an esthetic outcome in tooth replacement and implant treatment requires a...