title: Breast reconstruction and augmentation using pre-expansion and autologous fat transplantation.
abstract: The concept of fat grafting for volume enhancement is not a new one. There is much to study to maximize both graft volume and, more importantly, patient safety. This article outlines the authors' approach to breast deformities using fat grafting, with emphasis on current technique.
authors.affiliation: Dermatology and Plastic Surgery, Key Biscayne, FL, USA.
authors.forename: Roger
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Khouri
authors.forename: Daniel
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Del Vecchio
mesh_terms: D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000637:transplantation*; D001940:Breast / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000379:methods*; D015625:Tissue Expansion Devices; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous