Enhancing Cleavage Aesthetics in Patients Seeking Breast Augmentation: Surgical Technique and Key Considerations
Abstract Hybrid breast augmentation, a combination of silicone implants and autologous fat grafting, is an innovative approach aimed at achieving natural aesthetics. This study evaluates its impact on reducing intermammary distance and improving cleavage aesthetics. This article and the accompanying videos provide a detailed, step-by-step guide to hybrid breast augmentation using a subfascial inframammary approach, with a predictable and reproducible surgical outcome. Postoperative cleavage distance decreased significantly (mean reduction from 9.5 ± 1.23 to 4.74 ± 0.48 cm, p < 0.0001). High patient satisfaction was noted, with 93.9% rating their experience as “very satisfied.” Minor complications (e.g., wide scars) were noted in only 3.1% of cases. Hybrid breast augmentation effectively reduces intermammary distance, enhances cleavage, and achieves high patient satisfaction with minimal complications. This method represents a reliable technique for improving breast aesthetics, warranting further exploration in diverse patient populations.
Authors
- Gautam Chaudhury (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0573-7920)
- T. N. Rao
- Rajat Gupta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-0019-6263)
- Priya Bansal
Institutions
- Holy Family Hospital (IN)
- Manipal Academy of Higher Education (IN)
- Kasturba Medical College, Manipal (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery
- Published
- 2026-01-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0045-1812105
- Primary Topic
- Breast Implant and Reconstruction
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00