Autologous fat grafting technology has become a new method for breast reconstruction after breast surgery due to its advantages of simple operation, low immunogenicity, fewer complications, high patient acceptance, and natural filling effect. However, the unpredictable fate of transplanted fat limits its widespread application. Currently, many studies have made certain progress in improving the survival rate of fat grafts. This article provides an overview of autologous fat grafting technology, including the mechanisms of fat graft survival, techniques for obtaining and transplanting adipose tissue, methods for enhancing graft survival, and complications associated with fat grafting.
Keywords: Adipose-derived stem cells; Autologous fat grafting; Breast cancer; Breast reconstruction.
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