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ArticleAesthetic plastic surgery2023

Condensing of Low-Density Fat by Mechanical Process Improves Fat Retention and Reduces Oil Cyst Formation in Breast Reconstruction.

Yuping Quan, Shenglu Jiang, Huidong Zhu, Feng Lu, Junrong Cai, Yunjun Liao

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Yuping Quan *Department of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guang Zhou, 510515, Guang Dong, People's Republic of China.
Shenglu Jiang *Department of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guang Zhou, 510515, Guang Dong, People's Republic of China.
Huidong ZhuDepartment of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guang Zhou, 510515, Guang Dong, People's Republic of China.
Feng Lu *Department of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guang Zhou, 510515, Guang Dong, People's Republic of China. 406604293@qq.com.
Junrong Cai *Department of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guang Zhou, 510515, Guang Dong, People's Republic of China. drjunrongcai@outlook.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5452-0349
Yunjun Liao *Department of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guang Zhou, 510515, Guang Dong, People's Republic of China. Yunjun1000@sina.com.
Nanfang Hospital · CN

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National Nature Science Foundation of China 81772101National Nature Science Foundation of China 81801932National Nature Science Foundation of China 81901975National Nature Science Foundation of China 81901976National Nature Science Foundation of China 81971852
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Abstract

backgroundAlthough autologous fat grafting is a useful adjunct for breast reconstruction, its indications remain limited as large-volume fat grafting results in high absorption and complication rates. Low-density fat includes small numbers of viable cells and considerable oil, resulting in nodules and oil cysts. This study evaluated the volumization effect and complications with combined fat grafting of condense low-density fat and high-density fat.

methodsThis retrospective, single-center study included 25 patients who underwent combined grafting of condensed low-density fat and high-density fat (CLDF + HDF) and 20 patients who underwent conventional Coleman fat grafting for breast reconstruction from December 2017 to January 2022. Retention rates and complications were evaluated by magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound rates. Patient satisfaction was evaluated using a typical Likert scale. Photographs were taken and imageological examinations were performed before and after treatment. OUTCOMES: Graft retention rate was higher in patients who underwent CLDF + HDF than Coleman fat grafting for breast reconstruction (38.40 ± 4.41% vs. 31.43 ± 5.43%, p <0.05). One patient in the CLDF + HDF grafting group, compared with twelve in the Coleman fat grafting group, developed oil cysts exceeding 1 cm. Patient satisfaction rate was higher in the CLDF + HDF grafting group.

conclusionsMechanical processes can concentrate the cellular content of LDF and remove oil, condensing LDF to the level of HDF. Combined grafting of CLDF optimized by mechanical processing and HDF is effective for breast reconstruction, with a higher retention rate and a lower incidence of complications than conventional Coleman fat grafting. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV: This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .

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CystsMammaplastyAdipose TissueHumansMechanical PhenomenaRetrospective StudiesTreatment OutcomeBreast reconstructionFat graftingHigh density fatLow density fatOil cyst formation

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