We identified specific requirements of the patients, and collected information on the surgical techniques used and the volumes of fat tissue injected. We analysed and compared the results of a total of 244 lipomodelling sessions.
The graft consisted of 70 % fat graft, 13 % oily supernatant and 17 % serum residues. Approximately 30 % was lost during centrifugation. On average, 176 ml of fat were injected in each breast. Very satisfactory results were obtained in 94.5 % of the cases, with a majority of patients (80 % ) being very satisfied with the procedure and only 1.5 % complications.
Our results demonstrate the safety and feasibility of breast lipomodelling. It is a new approach to improve reconstructive outcome after extended latissimus flap breast reconstruction.