Patient information before aesthetic lipomodeling (lipoaugmentation): a French plastic surgeon's perspective.
Fat grafting to the breasts has long been controversial among aesthetic surgeons. We have developed a new, safe, effective, and reliable lipomodeling method to be used in breast augmentation. This method grew out of our clinical and radiologic experience acquired since 1998 with fat injections to the breast. The aim of the present report is to provide facts and data concerning lipomodeling and to document our procedures for ensuring that clear, consistent, up-to-date information is given to the patients who are undergoing aesthetic lipomodeling. The key element in our preparation is our commitment to avoid missing the diagnosis or altering the presentation of a preexisting or newly arising breast cancer. We must also ensure that the patient understands the need to comply with follow-up recommendations, such as a specific radiologic examination before and one year after the procedure, as well as a biopsy evaluation of any lesion that is considered suspicious during the physical examination. The patient must sign a confirmation that she has received the appropriate information and that she understands the notice provided by the surgeon at her first visit. This notice must deliver clear, complete, objective, evidence-based information, must be written clearly and understandably, and must not contain any unrelated or confusing information.
Delay
Emmanuel
E
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Lyon, Lyon, France. delay@lyon.fnclcc.fr
Sinna
Raphael
R
Delaporte
Thomas
T
Flageul
Gérard
G
Tourasse
Christian
C
Tousson
Gilles
G
D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000637:transplantation*; D000328:Adult; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D032962:Consent Forms / Q000592:standards; D005260:Female; D005602:France; D006801:Humans; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods* / Q000523:psychology; D010043:Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care; D010347:Patient Care Planning / Q000592:standards; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000592:standards*; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous