Fat transfer and implant breast augmentation

Abstract

Inflatable saline-filled implants are popular materials for augmentation mammoplasty in Japan. Saline solution is short of viscosity; therefore, saline-filled implants provide a somewhat firmer and less elastic touch to the overlying breasts compared with silicone gel implants. This shortcoming has caused patient dissatisfaction, especially when the saline-filled implants are used for very small breasts. Fat injection has been used for breast augmentation. Although some of the reported results have been encouraging, this technique is not free of complications. The authors have considered that the combination of the above two procedures might eliminate the problems associated with either approach alone. The technique is discussed. © 2009 Springer-Verlag.