Abstract
The method of autologous fat transfer to the breast has been improved by addition of a platelet gel. The fat is obtained during tumescent liposuction using the syringe method. This resulted in a pleasing augmentation in 65 cases studied over a ten year period. The average retention of the transplant was 73%. The majority of these patients have been pleased with their augmentation and there have been no incidents of diffuse firmness of the breasts. Complications have included small areas of ecchymosis and the development of striae. This technique has become a useful addition to the breast augmentation armamentarium and is the procedure of choice for patients who prefer not to have silicone implants.
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