Breast Augmentation with Autologous Fat Grafting Immediately after Removal of Polyacrylamide Hydrogel (PAAG) and Fibrotic Capsule in 162 Patients

In this study we investigated the feasibility and efficacy of immediate breast augmentation with autologous fat grafting after removal of  polyacrylamide hydrogel(PAAG) and fibrotic capsule. Methods A retrospective study was conducted on 162 female patients who underwent removal of breast filler polyacrylamide hydrogel(PAAG) and the fibrotic capsule which produced after injection of PAAG via areola Omega-shaped incision. Then autol ogous fat grafting was immediately performed evenly and radially around the areola via the same incision into different layers (subcutaneous,submammary tissue,pectoralis major intramuscular and inferior pectoralis major space) except the empty cavity.The cavity left by removal of PAAG and fibrous ca psule was closed with negative pressure drainage tube and slight external pressure. Results All patients recovered well without severe complications. The average score of postoperative satisfaction with physical well-being:chest was 99.83 (total score:100) compared with the average satisfaction scor e of 71.69 (total score:100) preoperatively by means of BREAST-QTM evaluation(P
Source: Breast Care - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research