The Role of Fat Grafting in Breast Reconstruction

Breast lipomodeling, or breast fat grafting, is a major development in breast plastic surgery. This technique has a low complication rate, excellent results, and patient acceptance. Radiologic evaluation mostly shows a normal-appearing breast. During breast reconstruction, fat grafting is the ideal complement of the latissimus dorsi flap. Fat grafting for Poland syndrome seems to be a great step and will most likely drastically change the surgical treatment of severe cases. Finally, lipomodeling is a new alternative in the treatment of pectus excavatum, tuberous breasts, and breast asymmetries.