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Indications and Controversies in Lipofilling for Partial Breast Reconstruction
Emmanuel Delay1, Samia Guerid2, Andreea Carmen Meruta3
1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Centre Leon Berard, 28 Rue Laennec, Lyon Cedex 08 69373, France; Private Practice, 50 Rue de la Republique, Lyon 69002, France.
Abstract:
The treatment of sequelae after conservative breast cancer treatment can be a challenge. Lipomodeling, although controversial in the beginning, is a safe technique that can help in the treatment of these deformities, without an important impact on the imaging surveillance. Depending on the severity of the deformity, one or several sessions of fat transfer can be required. The technique is easy and reproducible, but before obtaining satisfying results with a low complication rate, a learning curve should be completed. The final result is natural, with normal breast consistency, with no additional scars.

