Clinical effect of breast augmentation by transplantation of autologous fat granules

Abstract

Objective To investigate the method and clinical effect for transplanting auto-fat granules to augment breast. Methods The autologous fat granules were obtained by liposuetion using syringe from the sites with cumulate fat. After repeated wash and purification, they were transplanted into the interspace behind the breast by injection. The quantity of auto-fat granules injected was 50 - 100 ml in each side of breast per transplantation at 3 - 6 months intervals, and the whole course of treatment needed 2 -6 transplantations. Results 91 of 107 cases were followed up from 6 months to 3 years after final transplantation. All of them were satisfied with the postoperative effect, showing per-fect and plump appearance of the breasts. However, small indurations were found sporadically in 13 cases (21 breasts) within 2 -9 months, and calcifications in 8 cases (11 breasts) within 8 - 17 months after the first transplantation. Conclusion Both patients and surgeons are almost satisfied with the re-sults. The transplantation of autologous fat granules for breast augmentation is an effective and practi-cal method but the postoperative effect is influenced by multiple factors. A few of cases present com-plications after transplantation, so more clinical observation should be taken. Key words: Transplantation with autologous fat granules; Breast augmentation