Vibration-Assisted Volume Optimization Mammaplasty: An Alternative Approach for Large-Volume Fat Grafting to the Breast

Abstract

Fat grafting has become an integral part of aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery. However, the ideal method for harvesting and injecting the fat remains unclear. The authors describe an alternative approach for large-volume fat grafting in the breast, vibration-assisted volume optimization mammaplasty, that builds on the experience of other authors with using the power-assisted liposuction machine for fat injection. The authors implemented this approach in 138 breasts over 2 years and found low rates of complications (4%). This new approach substantially reduces the time required to inject the fat graft and is simpler and faster to set up than previously described techniques. The authors believe vibration-assisted volume optimization mammaplasty can be used to perform large-volume fat grafting safely and efficiently in the breast with an acceptable rate of complications.