Published : 15 February 2025

Exploring The Role and Safety of Autologous Fat Grafting for Breast Augmentation: A Literature Review

  • Beta Subakti Nataatmadja
  • Loelita M Lumintang
  • Aryunidya Asmaradianti
  • Pascalis Fabian

Volume 12, Issue 1, (2025): Jurnal Plastik Rekonstruksi | Pages : 48-57

DOI: 10.14228/jprjournal.v12i1.380   Reader : 77 times PDF Download : 25 times

Abstract

Breast augmentation, a commonly sought cosmetic procedure, has shifted towards autologous fat grafting (AFG) as an alternative to implants, primarily due to long-term complications associated with implants. This review aims to provide a comprehensive summary of the autologous fat grafting (AFG) application in breast augmentation surgery. A systematic search strategy was developed for the MEDLINE database and additional articles were identified by reviewing the references. AFG involves harvesting, processing, and injecting the patient's fat into the breast, providing natural results and fewer complications compared to implants. The procedure's success depends on the surgeon's skill. There are challenges and considerations associated with AFG, including volume limitations, variable retention rates, and potential complications such as infections and cyst formation. Uncertainties in fat retention rates influenced by various factors like fat content, processing methods, injection techniques, and patient characteristics, emphasizing the need for further research and careful patient selection.

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All data generated during this study are included in this published article [and its supplementary information files].

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Keywords

  • Autologous fat grafting
  • Breast augmentation
  • Adipose tissue
  • Lipotransfer
  • Breast surgery

Author Information

Beta Subakti Nataatmadja

Department of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Airlangga University, Surabaya, Indonesia.

Email: beta-s-n@fk.unair.ac.id

ORCID : https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7351-9768

Loelita M Lumintang

Department of Reconstructive and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Sanjiwani General Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Warmadewa, Denpasar, Indonesia.

Email: drloe.plasticsurgeon@gmail.com

ORCID : https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4802-0794

Aryunidya Asmaradianti

Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia.

Email: aryunidya@gmail.com

ORCID : https://orcid.org/0009-0008-3880-5839

Pascalis Fabian

Faculty of Medicine, Airlangga University, Surabaya, Indonesia.

Email: pascalis.fabian@gmail.com

ORCID : https://orcid.org/0009-0009-4870-6057

Article History

Submitted : 4 February 2025
Revised : 4 February 2025
Published : 15 February 2025

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Nataatmadja, B. S., Lumintang, L. M., Asmaradianti, A., & Fabian, P. (2025). Exploring The Role and Safety of Autologous Fat Grafting for Breast Augmentation: A Literature Review. Jurnal Plastik Rekonstruksi, 12(1), 48–57. https://doi.org/10.14228/jprjournal.v12i1.380

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