Breast reconstruction and augmentation using pre-expansion and autologous fat transplantation.

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  • Roger Khouri
  • Daniel Del Vecchio
چکیده

The concept of fat grafting for volume enhancement is not a new one. There is much to study to maximize both graft volume and, more importantly, patient safety. This article outlines the authors' approach to breast deformities using fat grafting, with emphasis on current technique.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Clinics in plastic surgery

دوره 36 2  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2009