title: Breast reconstruction after nipple/areola-sparing mastectomy using cell-enhanced fat grafting.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The success of fat grafting in breast reconstruction depends on fat retention. The use of stem-cells-enriched fat graft is an alternative method for graft stability.
  
  
  METHODS
  A case of nipple-areola sparing mastectomy double stage reconstruction with the use of stem cells enhanced fat graft is reported.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Fat grafting is growing as a new and promising tool in reconstruction following nipple and areola sparing mastectomies as a way to restore a sufficient and reliable subcutaneous space in the mastectomy flap. This combined with an anatomical gel implant offers an integrated system of achieving a natural shaped breast.
authors.affiliation: Breast Surgery Unit, Department of Oncology, University Hospital of Careggio, Florence, Italy.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Calabrese
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Orzalesi
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Casella
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Cataliotti