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combined with clinical expertise, the evidence provided in this chapter will help plastic surgeons better counsel and educate patients to achieve reproducible and predictable aesthetic outcomes. 
Patient Selection
Preoperative History and Information
Breast conservation and AFG should only be performed after full informed consent, primarily because this is a novel investigative technique. Although most clinical studies to date have demonstrated this to be eective, the majority are retrospective with a low level of evidence. e initial consultation should clarify the patient’s medical history and expectations. Each patient is informed in detail about the technical aspects, advantages, disadvantages, and potential early and late complications. In our practice, we emphasize three main aspects: the possibility of fat resorption, multiple fat grafting procedures may be necessary, and that aesthetic outcome will vary with changes in body weight. It is crucial to discuss the risk of local recurrence and discuss studies that have demonstrated that local recurrence has not been linked to AFG. Although complications in the donor area are infrequent, the patient must be advised that ecchymosis, hematoma, prolonged swelling, and minimal scarring may occur. 
Patient Evaluation and Considerations
Before AFG, all patients should undergo ultrasound, mam­mogram, and breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Following AFG, patients should have breast ultrasound and mammogram 6 months after the nal AFG procedure. Before surgery, an accurate physical examination is per­formed with the patient in a standing position. e cancer­aected breast is compared with the contralateral breast for planning in the regions requiring repair. It is important to evaluate symmetry, shape, volume, the position of the nipple–areolar complex (NAC), and the presence of local radiotherapy (RT) eects including brosis and retractile scars. Physical examination and manipulation of the entire breast and the quadrant area permits calculation of the vol­ume of fat that needs to be harvested as well as planning for associated procedures like percutaneous fasciotomies and contralateral symmetrization. e abdomen is usually the preferred donor site because it does not require changes in patient position and tends to contain an adequate volume of fat. An alternative choice is the outer or inner thigh. 
Indications and Contraindications
Indications and Timing
In patients having immediate reconstruction, the surgical process is facilitated because the ablative and reconstruc­tive procedures occur in the same operative setting. Because
there is no scar or brosis at the initial operation, breast reshaping is simplied and the aesthetic outcome is usually improved.
6,7
Kronowitz et al demonstrated that immedi­ate repair following partial mastectomy is preferable over a delayed procedure because the incidence of complications is usually decreased.6 Our experience has demonstrated that the complication rate following radiation (for delayed BCS reconstruction) is higher when compared with reconstruc­tion without RT.
16,17
Clinical studies have demonstrated that patients with larger breasts present more radiation­related complications than patients with breasts of normal volume.
7,18
Another point is that immediate reconstruction permits wider local tumor excision and may reduce the inci­dence of margin involvement.
7,19
Despite the benets of the immediate approach, there are also limitations. e surgical time may be longer, and specialist training is required to learn and properly apply these procedures.
11,17
As a result, for some specic patient groups, delayed reconstruction should be considered. Radi­ation is known to generally result in some degree of breast brosis, and in some cases the nal breast contour cannot be predicted at the time of the initial BCS.17 e delayed approach allows the plastic surgeon to wait until the postop­erative changes in the deformed breast stabilize. Our experi­ence has demonstrated that there is insucient space for AFG in most cases of immediate reconstruction primarily because the skin aps have been undermined compromising the inltration of fat.
Despite these limitations, studies have described imme­diate BCS reconstruction through AFG injection into the tissues beyond the margins of the wide excision site.
9,13,15
Khan etal evaluated the aesthetic outcomes of patients after BCS and immediate AFG reconstruction compared with BCS alone.9 In a series of 71 patients with median follow­up of 36 months, the authors demonstrated signicantly better aesthetic results from AFG (p < 0.001) and fewer local breast symptoms (p = 0.0045) compared with the BCS only group. Other authors performing studies without a comparison group also observed satisfactory outcomes fol­lowing immediate AFG reconstruction.
13,15
Contraindications and Limitations
ere are no formal contraindications to AFG as an adjunct to oncoplastic reconstruction. Ideal candidates are at nor­mal weight or overweight and have small to moderate breast defects. in patients are sometimes challenging because of the lack of sucient fat donor sites; however, adequate vol­umes of fat can often be harvested from the hip and ank regions.20 It is important to emphasize that an additional 70% of the volume of fat needed to reconstruct the BCS must be harvested to compensate for the portion of fat lost during decantation/ltration process (Table 14.1).
Autologous fat grafting following RT can be challenging due to the eects of radiation that include skin retraction, severe brosis, and distortion of the NAC. In some situa­tions, and depending of the severity of the deformity, AFG
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TABLE
Indications and Contraindications of Breast
14.1
Conservative Surgery Reconstruction with Autogenous Fat Grafting
Indications Contraindications
• Small/moderate breast defects
• Normal weight/over­weight patients
• Well informed/realistic expectations
• Normal baseline image breast exams (mam­mogram, ultrasound and MRI)
MRI, Magnetic ressonance imaging;
(*)
, relative contraindication.
• Large breast defects/ severe deformities
• Thin patients/previous liposuction (*)
• Unrealistic expectations
• Absence of previous breast exams/suspicious breast lesions
is not an adequate technique, and several procedures may be required. Additionally, the tissues in irradiated areas lack elasticity that can limit the volume of fat that can be injected. In this scenario, the patient should be informed that a 4–6 month interval between procedures is recommended. When the radiation changes are severe, alternative strategies such as local or distant aps should be considered. Mastectomy is sometimes the best option in refractory cases. 
Operative Approach
Breast Defect Classification
Several classication schemes have been developed to dene breast deformities and proposed reconstructive tech-
2,5-7
niques. reshaping, and local and distant aps. e role of AFG is sometimes omitted from these strategies based on the tissue decit and the presence of RT eects. Most articles include these options within a broader category of complex breast defects with few clinical studies having been published that propose an algorithm for reconstruction.
Our 20 years of experience with oncoplastic surgery has enabled us to identify various patterns of acquired breast deformities and develop an algorithm for immediate and delayed BCS reconstruction based on initial breast volume, the extent/location of glandular tissue resection, and the remaining available breast tissue.7 Each defect is unique and has its own specic reconstructive requirement to achieve a desired aesthetic outcome. With this in mind, partial breast defects can be classied into one of three types (Fig. 14.1):
Type I: Defects include resection in a smaller breast with­out ptosis. Type IA defects involve minimal defects that do not cause volume distortion, with resected tissue accounting for less than 10–15% of total breast volume. Type IB defects involve moderate defects that generate moderate volume distortion, and resected tissue is between 15–40% of total
ese strategies involve primary closure, breast
volume. Type IC defects are large and cause signicant vol­ume distortion, with resected tissue comprising more than 40% of total breast volume.
Type II: is group includes tissue resection in medium-
sized breasts with/without ptosis. Type IIA involves small defects that do not cause signicant volume distortion. Type IIB defects are moderate and cause minor/moderate volume alteration. Type IIC defects cause moderate/large volume variations in the breast shape.
Type III: is group includes tissue resection in large
breasts with ptosis. Type IIIA defects are small and do not cause signicant aesthetic deformity. Type IIIB involves moderate defects leading to minor/moderate volume altera­tions. Type IIIC defects are large and cause signicant vol­ume alteration (Scheme 14.1). 
Operative Techniques: Classic Oncoplastic Procedures and AFG
eoretically, most oncoplastic techniques can be associ­ated with AFG as a complement or surgical renement. Surgical planning should include the breast volume, tumor location, extent of glandular tissue resected, and should especially address individual reconstructive requirements, providing an individualized reconstruction tailored to each patient. Evaluation of BCS reconstruction must sub­sequently consider these important points, and only then should the proper technique or a combination of procedures (AFG+mammaplasty, AFG+local aps, etc.) be chosen. In our experience, most reconstruction techniques incorpo­rate one of six surgical options: breast tissue advancement aps (BAF), lateral thoracodorsal aps (LTDF), bilateral mastopexy (BM), bilateral reduction mammaplasty (BRM), latissimus dorsi myocutaneous aps (LDMF), and lateral/ anterior intercostal perforator aps (AICAP, LICAP).
Types IA, IIA, and IIIA: Repairs generally include BAF
when the defect is spherical or rectangular. e breast tissue is advanced along the chest wall or beneath the breast skin ap to ll the tumor defect. To achieve a better aesthetic outcome without signicant skin retraction, supercial undermining can be performed between the breast tissue and skin ap, preserving the skin blood supply. Usually no contralateral breast surgery is required in these patients. In both immediate and delayed reconstructions, AFG can be indicated as a complementary procedure. e major limita­tion of AFG is related to the degree of retraction and local brosis, a fact that can determine the need for serial per­cutaneous fasciotomies and multiple surgical procedures. Patients with skin laxity, no previous RT (rarely observed, except in benign cases), and no brosis can be treated in one or two stages. In patients with moderate brosis and local RT eects, external expansion, and more surgical steps with serial percutaneous fasciotomies may be necessary to achieve a satisfactory result.
22-25
Type IB: In patients with lateral defects, LTDF can
be indicated. As described elsewhere,26 this local ap is planned as a wedge-shaped triangle located entirely on the
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A
C
B
D
Fig. 14.1 AFG harvesting technique. Following injection of local anesthesia (40–100 cc/area of 1% lido-
caine + 1:80,000 epinephrine) (A), fat is harvested using a blunt 3-mm cannula connected to a 60-cc syringe (Byron Medical, Inc., Tucson, AZ, USA.) (B, C). We do not use mechanical aspiration to reduce the surgical trauma on the AFG (D).
Small defects
without distortion
Moderate defect,
moderate distortion
Scheme 14.1 Trends in types of breast defects and an algorithm for immediate and delayed BCS recon­struction on the basis of the initial breast volume, the extent/location of glandular tissue resection, and the remaining available breast tissue.
I. Small volume without ptosis, cup size - A,B
II. Medium volume with or without ptosis, cup size - C
III. Large volume with ptosis, cup size - D
A B C A B C A B C
Large defects,
severe distortion
Small defects
without distortion
small to moderate
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Moderate defect,
distortion
moderate to severe
without distortion
Large defect,
distortion
Small defect
Moderate defect,
small distortion
Severe defect,
moderate to severe
distortion
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lateral aspect of the thorax and then rotated to the lateral breast defect. Although additional scars are necessary, these are placed in the lateral region with a satisfactory outcome. In very thin patients who do not have sucient volume in the ap area, AFG can be performed to increase ap vol­ume. In this situation, care should be taken with the volume injected to avoid ischemia of the ap and loss of results. In patients with central and medial tumors, LDMF27 or lateral and anterior intercostal perforator aps (AICAP, LICAP)21 can be indicated. Local aps and especially LTDF are use­ful techniques for upper outer or lower outer defects. Using tissue located adjacent to the defect provides matching color and texture for the breast, and when this technique is associated with AFG large volumes can be achieved. In our practice we have used LDMF to replace skin and glandular tissue resected during oncologic surgery.27 is is frequently indicated for severe defects where there is not enough breast tissue to perform the reconstruction. As with LTDF aps, AFG can be performed carefully to increase the volume of the ap and optimize reconstruction. e LDMF ap provides the possibility of intramuscular fat grafting, which permits safer transfer of a larger volume of fat than non­muscular aps (LTDF and perforator aps).
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Type IC: Defects are converted to a skin-sparing mas­tectomy (SSM) and reconstructed with an appropriate technique. AFG can be indicated as a complement for total reconstruction with alloplastic tissue (expanders and implants) or renement for autogenous tissue (abdominal
7
aps).
Type IIB: Defects are frequently reconstructed with BM techniques when there is sucient breast tissue to perform the reconstruction. e preoperative appearance can be improved with smaller and more proportional breasts.
16,17
is technique facilitates radiation therapy in the remaining breast tissues with acceptably low complication rates.
16-18
Surgery is usually performed on the opposite breast to obtain appropriate symmetry, particularly in breasts with severe ptosis. With a well-trained surgical team, the procedure can take place simultaneously on both sides, consequently reducing operative time. AFG can usually be indicated to rene BM reconstruction to treat tissue irregularities fre­quently observed after adjuvant RT treatment. Mild cases may require only percutaneous fasciotomies and AFG can be performed22; in more severe cases, previous expansion (using the Brava system), serial percutaneous fasciotomies, and several surgical stages may be necessary.
22-25
Type IIC: Defects are analyzed individually according to the size of the breast defect in relation to the remain­ing breast tissue available. During evaluation, the patient is positioned upright to assess the amount of remaining glan­dular tissue. Type IIC can be subclassied into favorable and unfavorable defects; if there is enough tissue to create an adequate breast mound, the defect is classied as favor­able. For lateral defects, extended LTDF or LTDF associ­ated with AFG may be indicated. In patients with central and medial defects, extended LDMF or perforator aps can be indicated. When insucient breast tissue remains, the
breast defect is classied as unfavorable and SSM and total reconstruction are indicated, and AFG may be indicated as a complement to total reconstruction.
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Type IIIB: Defects are frequently reconstructed with
BRM techniques. e most favorable tumor location is in the lower breast pole, where a conventional superior pedicle or superior-medial technique can be utilized. In patients with central tumors, an inferior pedicle is used to carry parenchyma and skin into the central defect.
16
Type IIIC: Breast defects are analyzed individually. When
the defect is favorable the deciency is most frequently reconstructed with BRM. Marked reshaping of the breast with available tissue and similar contralateral breast reduc­tion are then performed. In patients with an unfavorable relation, SSM and total breast reconstruction with an appropriate technique can be indicated. As mentioned for Types IC and IIC, AFG can be performed to rene total reconstruction with alloplastic or autogenous tissue. 
Operative Techniques: AFG Procedure
AFG is extensively used in reconstructive surgery to restore volume and contour defects with technical variations on fat harvesting, preparation, and grafting. surgical procedures have been described, including washing, centrifugation, decantation, and previous expansion, there is still discussion on intake, outcome, complications, and long-term results.
29-32
Debate also continues not only on the optimal AFG technique but also the preparation regime for the recipient site.
10,24
Some authors advocate the preop­erative use of negative-pressure systems gressive external breast skin expansion results in increased local vascularization, less pressure, and more free space for AFG. Mirzabeigi etal evaluated safety and outcomes fol­lowing external expansion of the breast and AFG follow­ing BCS in a series of 27 AFG sessions on 20 patients with mean follow-up of 2.3 years.33 ese authors found no cases of local relapse following AFG and no dierence in com­plication rates between patients where the external expan­sion was and was not used. External expansion permitted a signicantly greater initial ll volume than those that were not externally expanded (219 mL vs 51 mL). Despite these results, other authors have demonstrated that one or two AFG sessions were sucient to obtain a satisfactory outcome in most patients following BCS reconstruction without previous external expansion.10 As of this writing, no com­parative controlled randomized study has made a detailed comparison of AFG with previous external expansion and AFG alone. Furthermore, there are limited clinical data indicating the use of external negative-pressure systems for treatment of BCS defects, and consequently more research is needed on the role of the external expansion, local eects of negative pressure, and whether this therapy has an eect on angiogenic stimulation and cell proliferation.
As for harvesting and preparation in AFG, Coleman and Saboeiro introduced the “structural fat grafting” concept and pointed out the relevance of extracting nonviable aspirate
29-32
Although various
23,25,33
; basically, pro-
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components by centrifugation.34 e present technique has gained clinical application and has become important in a variety of procedures described in many other studies.
29-31
Although it is currently our preferred technique (Coleman­modied associated with closed systems), this procedure is controversial in the literature.
29-31
Khater etal observed that more active preadipocytes were maintained in non­centrifuged adipose tissue, which could potentially lead to enhanced fat survival.35 Similarly, Rohrich etal performed a quantitative analysis of the role of centrifugation and har­vest site and found that the fat survival rate after centrifuga­tion was no better than after ltration.
36
Several fat-processing techniques have recently become available to boost the predictability of AFG. Some of the new procedures oer much faster fat processing, which is especially productive for large-volume fat grafting. One such system uses the PureGraft device (Cytori erapeutics, San Diego, CA, USA), which involves washing and ltering the fat to prepare the grafts.
37,38
AFG Technique
e AFG procedure applied after BCS reconstruction is derived from the technique applied for total breast recon­struction and aesthetic breast augmentation.20 We usually begin by identifying the best donor site areas, which are marked before the procedure with the patient in an upright position. Possible donor sites include the abdomen, anks, inner thigh, trochanteric region, and distal thigh. For most patients, the abdominal wall serves as the preferred donor site followed by the lateral thigh and ank regions. Abdomi­nal fat is harvested through a single periumbilical and suprapubic incision, whereas suprailiac incisions are used for the ank (one on each side) and trochanteric area. We use a modied Coleman technique for AFG harvesting.34 Following injection of local anesthesia (40–00 cc/area of 1% lidocaine and 1:80,000 epinephrine), fat is harvested using a blunt 3-mm cannula connected to a 60-cc syringe (Byron Medical, Inc., Tucson, AZ, USA). To reduce the surgical trauma involved in AFG, mechanical aspiration is not used (see Fig. 14.1). Since 2016, our practice has been using closed fat ltration systems such as PureGraft (Cytori erapeutics, San Diego, CA, USA), which is thought to have some advantages over simple decantation or centrifu-
37,38
gation. contamination and possible infection. e second advantage is that processing time is accelerated as only about 10 min­utes are needed to obtain 300 cm3 of AFG. After this step, the puried fat is transferred into 3-cc syringes for injection through blunt cannulas. Strict sterility is maintained, and prolonged exposure to air is avoided throughout the entire process (Fig. 14.2). Two to four small incisions are made in each breast, and the fat is injected into the subcutaneous tis­sue near the defect area of the ap. We suggest using a 3.0-cc syringe connected to a 1.9–2.1-mm cannula, which allows the controlled precision necessary to graft 0.1–0.5 cc of fat per centimeter of cannula movement. In our experience,
First, it is a closed system, which avoids graft
large cannulas and syringes do not provide the necessary pre­cision for this maneuver. e AFG technique relies on pre­operative topographic markings, grafting small amounts of fat through multiple passes along several planes from deep to subcutaneous tissue; this process requires use of blunt cannu­las in the subdermal region. In some cases, a blunt cannula is utilized before this stage, depending on the degree of brous tissue observed (Fig. 14.3). e fat is slowly injected with a retrograde technique in small volumes without putting too much pressure on the syringes, following the principle of the “spaghetti” technique. We always avoid overlling in AFG to limit ischemia and necrosis. With this in mind, care must be taken in cases with severe brosis associated with the local eects of RT, which result in noncompliant, hard tissue with limited distensibility (Scheme 14.2). In these cases, as the fat is grafted the tissue compliance becomes tense, and smaller volumes of fat can lead to a major increase in pressure. is is very important, because injecting too much fat (“fat lakes”) into one small region can result in ischemia because the revascularization is insucient for large-volume fragments. In patients who have previously undergone RT, BCS defects are generally much less compliant and much less tolerant of large volumes of AFG. erefore, to improve vascularization and AFG intake, we strongly recommend that fat be spread carefully as a ne mist of small droplets using the sprinkler principle, avoiding higher tissue pressure (Scheme 14.3). If necessary, percutaneous aponeurectomy with an 18-gauge needle can be an important way of releasing scar tissue. Care must be taken to avoid wide subcutaneous undermining dur­ing percutaneous aponeurectomy. e goal of this maneuver is to create a mesh-like pattern within the brous tissue and not to create an open space or lake-like eect. After the fat injection, the injected area is carefully reshaped to adapt to the outline of the desired surface (Figs. 14.4 and 14.5). 
Outcome
Results following AFG have been very acceptable with low complication rates; however, surgical revisions are fre­quently necessary. In our patients, the level of satisfaction was assessed at least 6 months post-procedure. is period is important since the breast shape continues to change, and edema is a potential cause of volume distortion. At the time of this writing, most patients were very satised or satised with their results. Moderate to major fat necrosis and other major complications were not observed. e nal result was generally good, and a soft transition between the subcutane­ous tissue and BCS edges was observed in the majority of cases (Fig. 14.6).
Oncologic Safety
Despite its positive aspects, the AFG technique for BCS reconstruction is controversial. have emphasized that AFG could result in distortions and microcalcications, thus increasing the number of
8,29-31
In fact, some authors
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C
E
D
F
G
Fig. 14.2 Decantation-filtration through closed system (PureGraft™ 250, Cytori Therapeutics, San Diego,
CA, USA). (A) The AFG-filled syringe is attached to the PureGraft™, fat is transferred and repeated until the total desired graft volume between 50–250 mL is achieved. (B) The washing solution (Lactated Ringer’s Solution) is inserted by syringe. (C) The tissue-filled PureGraft™ 250 manually agitated for approximately 15 seconds ensuring that all corners of the device are accessed. (D,E) The Slider is used to guide tissue toward the port, while simultaneously filtering any remaining excess fluid into the waste bag. (F,G) Purified AFG is extracted from the PureGraft™ 250 by slowly pulling the syringe plunger until syringe is filled. (H) After this step, the AFG is transferred into 3-cc syringes for injection through blunt cannulas.
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A
C
B
D
Fig. 14.3 AFG procedure. (A) Previous incision is utilized and AFG is injected into the subcutaneous
tissue of the near the defect area. (B) A 3.0-cc syringe connected to 1.9–2.1-mm cannula was utilized, which permits the controlled precision necessary to graft. (C) The technique for injecting AFG is based on preoperative topographic markings, where small amounts of fat are grafted by means of multiple passes along several planes, from deep to subcutaneous tissue. (D) Final postoperative appearance after 100 cc AFG injection on the lower pole of the left breast.
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Decreased
Compliance
STIFF
TISSUES
30
0
0
Scheme 14.2 Pressure compliance curve with different tissue recipient beds. The pressure–volume (PV) curve represents a physiological tool proposed for monitoring purposes during AFG and different recipient areas aspects. Stiff tissues (previous surgery, RT local effects, severe fibrosis) presents reduced compli­ance and even small/moderate volumes of AFG can result in a higher tissular pressure (left curve). Con­trary, pliable tissue (skin-sparing mastectomy, no fibrosis, no previous RT, previous external expansion) presents a higher local compliance and large volumes of AFG can result in a minimal tissular pressure augmentation (right curve).
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Normal
Increased
Compliance
200 300
PLIABLE
TISSUES
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Scheme 14.3 Relation of volume, size of fat droplets, and fat intake due to neovascularization. (A) With small fat droplets, an increased graft­to-recipient interface is noted, resulting to fat intake due to the adipo­cytes adequately exposed to vascularization. (B) With a large volume of AFG into the recipient bed, an increased interstitial pressure leading to decreased tissue perfusion and less fat intake can be observed.
unnecessary biopsies and hindering breast cancer screen-
29-31
ing.
Because no clinical studies on safety have been per­formed, the Ad Hoc Committee on New Procedures from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) reported that any tissue scarring could interfere with early detection of breast cancer and indicated that AFG could result in the development of calcications, potentially aecting breast cancer screening.39 In 2008, the ASPS established the Fat Grafting Task Force, which stated that AFG may be consid­ered for correcting breast defects associated with aesthetic and oncologic situations.40 is committee concluded that clinical studies did not suggest any interference with breast cancer diagnosis and that AFG can be considered as a surgi­cal option for breast surgery (both aesthetic and reconstruc­tive) due to its low morbidity.
29-31,40
eoretically, it can be presumed that BCS would be associated with a higher risk of local relapse following AFG because much of the breast tissue is preserved. Fortunately, recent clinical studies have pointed out that AFG does not increase the risk of breast cancer recurrence.
8,29-31
However, there are experimental and in-vitro studies that have sug­gested that AFG may induce tumor recurrence.
24,41
eo­retically, the injection of adipose-derived stem cells (ADSC) could activate silent tumor cells to reproduce and inu­ence local recurrence following BCS.42 In-vitro and in-vivo experimental studies have demonstrated a positive and also a negative association between breast cancer proliferation and AFG.
43,44
However, clinical studies have not conrmed an increased risk of local recurrence in patients undergo­ing AFG for BCS defects and have shown no increased clinical risk of breast cancer in patients who undergo
9,10,13-15,24,33,42,45-51
AFG.
Delay et al published a large report of 880 fat grafting procedures, including 42 cases following breast conservation therapy (BCT), and observed
no increased rate of recurrence.45 Brenelli etal, in a series of 75 AFG procedures with a mean follow-up of 34 months, observed a 4% rate of local recurrence following BCS, which is comparable to previous studies which have shown a rate of 1–1.5% per year.42 According to these authors, patient selection and the lack of a control group to match the results contributed to bias; most of the patients had a good prognosis, with initial cancer stages (0, I, and IIA), indicating selection for a low risk of recurrence following BCS (Table 14.2).
Despite the oncologic safety demonstrated in these series, there is controversy concerning AFG in patients with previous ductal carcinoma in situ, particularly those patients receiv­ing BCS.47 However, more recent studies demonstrated no signicant dierences in the risk of local recurrence between breasts reconstructed with and without AFG in either the invasive breast cancer or in situ cancer subgroups.
48,49
Fur­thermore, other studies did not nd signicant dierences in the risk of local relapse between breasts treated with BCS and breasts treated with total mastectomy along with AFG.48 More recently, some meta-analyses have drawn the same conclusions in terms of safety and local recurrence between groups of patients with and without AFG reconstruction.
52–54
Despite the safety outcome observed in our sample, the long-term results of AFG for BCS have still not been reported and determined in a large series. e existing data in this specic eld are restricted to case series and retro­spective reviews.
9,10,13-15,24,33,42,45-51
Nevertheless, it is our impression that the rate of local recurrence after BCS and AFG is probably similar to BCS without AFG. However, we strongly recommend that before BCS reconstruction with AFG, the patient be clearly informed about the risk of local recurrence to consider the benets of AFG in treating BCS defects.10 Also essential are imaging screen­ing before AFG reconstruction and continuing imaging surveillance based on the recommendations of the breast surgery team. 
Complications and Side Effects
In our study, most complications occurred in the late post­operative period; all were minor, predictable, and did not aect the nal aesthetic outcome. Regardless of the aesthetic benets, AFG associated with BCS reconstruction can pre­sent local complications. Previous training and surgical skills are crucial to obtain a satisfactory result. Financial limita­tions are reported, and longer operative time is also men­tioned as a relative disadvantage. Although this latter aspect is partially true, it seems logical that additional operative time is not so signicant once experience is acquired.
Short-term local complications are rare. Edema, ecchy­mosis, and small hematomas can be observed at the donor area and in the reconstructed breast. ese complications tend to resolve in 1–2 weeks depending on the patient and the donor site, and the nal outcome can be noted 1–2 months after surgery. On the treated breast, especially where RT eects are present, ecchymosis disappears in
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Fig. 14.4 Serial percutaneous fasciotomies technique through 18 gauge needle. (A) Left breast BCS
reconstruction, preoperative view of retraction and local fibrosis on the inferior and lateral quadrants. (B) Ligamentous band release/percutaneous fasciotomies are performed through an 18 needle, intraopera­tive view. (C–E) Constriction bands are progressively released in multiple planes through slight transverse movements at each puncture point, thereby creating a matrix that will better receive AFG. (F) Immediate postoperative view following inferior medial percutaneous fasciotomies technique.
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Fig. 14.5 Serial percutaneous fasciotomies technique through small lance. Left breast BCS reconstruc-
tion, preoperative view of retraction and local fibrosis on the lateral quadrants (A). Percutaneous fasci­otomies is performed through a small lance, intraoperative view (B). Constriction bands are progressively released in multiple planes through slight transverse movements at each puncture point, thereby creating a matrix that will better receipt AFG (C–E). Immediate postoperative view following inferior medial percutane­ous fasciotomies technique (F).