IntroductionFat grafting to the breast fulfils an increased clinical demand for a biocompatible filler in contour refinement, volume adjustment and tissue rejuvenation both in cosmetic and reconstructive procedures, and has been used for total breast reconstruction 1-5 .
Therapeutic mammaplasty is a term for the oncoplastic application of breast reduction and mastopexy techniques to treat selected breast tumours by breast conserving surgery (BCS). It has the potential to increase the indications for BCS as well as achieve more acceptable aesthetic results from it in suitable women. Now an established technique in the range of oncoplastic options for women with breast cancer, it finds common application and is associated with good oncological and quality of life outcomes.
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