Immediate and Long-term Outcomes of Platelet-rich Plasma-assisted Lipofilling for Correction of Scar Deformities and Associated Complications Following Breast Cancer Surgery: A Single-Center Experience

Introduction. Postoperative cicatricial deformities and complications after breast reconstructive surgery following cancer treatment remain an urgent issue in modern surgery, necessitating the development and implementation of more effective correction methods. The purpose of the study. To evaluate immediate and long-term outcomes of platelet-rich plasma (PRP)-assisted lipofilling in correcting postoperative scar deformities in breast cancer patients. Materials and methods of research. The study included 30 patients who underwent reconstructive surgery followed by PRP-assisted lipofilling. The effectiveness of correction was evaluated using photographic and video documentation, the Vancouver Scar Scale (VSS), the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS), and the BREAST-Q questionnaire over a 12-month follow-up period. Results of treatment. Immediate postoperative results demonstrated high aesthetic satisfaction among both patients and surgeons. PRP enhanced the vascularization and stability of transplanted fat tissues, ensuring stable long-term outcomes. No complications were identified during the year-long follow-up. Conclusion. PRP-assisted lipofilling is an effective and safe method for correcting scar deformities following breast reconstruction. It significantly improves patients’ quality of life and ensures high aesthetic satisfaction.