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Using an external soft tissue expander before autologous fat grafting for non-irradiated breast reconstruction
Yi-Chiao Cheng1, Tim-Mo Chen, Shyi-Gen Chen
1Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center , Taipei , Taiwan.
Abstract:
Autologous fat grafting is a method that has been used for breast augmentation since last century. This case report presents a woman with non-irradiated breast requested autologous fat grafting after modified radical mastectomy for breast cancer. An external soft tissue expander was used before fat grafting. This innovative technique showed benefits for the patient, with tight skin after the operation.