Level C· Early human research exploring benefitsRetrospective StudyPubMed

Safety and Effectiveness of Single Session Mega Volume Fat Grafting for Breast Augmentation: A Space-Creating Concept and Clinical Experiences.

Hsiao CW., Zavala A., Shiau JP., Hsiao KY., Hsiao YW., Hsieh HY.

Retrospective Study, published in Aesthet Surg J (2022) — summary generated from the PubMed abstract.

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Level C· Early human research exploring benefitsEvidence level of this study

Early human evidence such as case series or small samples is exploring possible benefits.

  • Level A · Stronger Clinical Evidence
  • Level B · Emerging clinical evidence with positive signals
  • Level C · Early human research exploring benefits
  • Level D · Scientific groundwork from lab and animal studies
  • Emerging · Emerging topic under active research
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Study type
Retrospective Study
Journal
Aesthet Surg J (2022)
Country
England
Reported sample size
—
Source database
PubMed
PMID
35136938
DOI
10.1093/asj/sjac024
Citations
3

Abstract (original English)

Background The main drawback of fat transfer breast augmentation is the need for multiple sessions of fat injection. For approximately 15 years, stem cells and the Brava device for breast expansion have been discussed and extensively investigated to address relevant challenges. However, the safety and effectiveness of autologous fat transfer as a single-session primary breast augmentation technique has not yet been standardized. Objectives The aim of this study was to achieve mega volume fat breast augmentation in a single session by developing a "space-creating" approach that emphasizes the use of highly purified fat to achieve an optimized surgical outcome with large-volume breast augmentation. Methods Female patients who underwent aesthetic breast augmentation (October 2013-October 2020) involving the application of this space-creating technique for mega volume autologous fat transfer were retrospectively enrolled. Inclusion criteria were patients with hypomastia, breast asymmetry, and volume replacement following implant removal with BMI ≥18.5 kg/m2. After macrospace creation, highly purified fat was injected in several rounds during the procedure. A breast massage was performed between each stage (microspace creation). Breast circumference, nipple-inframammary fold distance, and cup size were recorded during 6 months of follow-up. Results Three hundred fifty-eight patients

What this study does not prove

  • • This study does not prove SVF is an approved treatment or a replacement for standard care.
  • • Without an adequate control group, treatment effects cannot be separated from other factors.

Evidence level

Early human evidence such as case series or small samples is exploring possible benefits.

How we grade evidence
Adipose TissueBreastFemaleHumansMammaplastyRetrospective StudiesTissue ExpansionTransplantation, Autologous

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