Fat grafting and breast reconstruction: tips for ensuring predictability.
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چکیده
Autologous fat grafting is widely used in breast surgery to refine and optimize aesthetic outcomes. Despite its widespread use, obtaining predictable, reliable, and consistent outcomes remains a significant challenge and is influenced by the technique used for procurement, processing, and placement of the fat. At present, there is no published consensus on the optimal technique. The purpose of this article is to review current techniques at each stage of fat grafting and provide tips on best practices based on the published literature as well as our extensive clinical experience.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Gland surgery
دوره 4 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2015