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.

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Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery
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2026-01-05
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https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0045-1812105
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Breast Implant and Reconstruction
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Enhancing Cleavage Aesthetics in Patients Seeking Breast Augmentation: Surgical Technique and Key Considerations

Gautam Chaudhury, T. N. Rao, Rajat Gupta, Priya Bansal
Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery
Breast Implant and Reconstruction
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Enhancing Cleavage Aesthetics in Patients Seeking Breast Augmentation: Surgical Technique and Key Considerations

Gautam Chaudhury, T. N. Rao, Rajat Gupta, Priya Bansal
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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.

Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery
Holy Family Hospital (IN), Manipal Academy of Higher Education (IN), Kasturba Medical College, Manipal (IN)
Openalex Percentile: Top 95%
Breast Implant and Reconstruction
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