Author/Authors :
NOOR EL-DIN, AHMED A. Cairo University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Plastic Surgery, Egypt , KHODEIR, FATHY R. Cairo University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Plastic Surgery, Egypt , KENAWY, AHMED M. Cairo University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Plastic Surgery, Egypt , ABO RADY, AHMED F. Cairo University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Plastic Surgery, Egypt , NABIL, AMR A. Cairo University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Plastic Surgery, Egypt
Abstract :
Introduction: Due to the problem of overcrowding and the limitations of fat grafting in injecting smaller amounts and multiple session treatments; now the use of external expansion allows larger volumes of fat to be injected in the Breast. Aim of Work: To assess the efficacy of external expansion in facilitating large volume to be injected. Patients and Methods: In this study we operated upon 40 patients that were divided into 2 groups, Group A (20 patients): We used the water jet device for harvesting the fat Group B (20 patients): We used the BRAVA device with the water jet device Results: Difference between breast circumference and chest circumference were recorded at 1 month, 3 months, 6 months and 1 year. There was an initial drop in the breast measurements between 1 month and 3 months which then stabilized up to one year. The mean difference in breast measurements drop was highest in Group B and lowest in Group A. Conclusion: The use of the BRAVA device and large volume fat grafting is an effective method in Breast augmentation allowing more fat to be introduced. Compliance is the most significant issue in patient selection.
