Autologous fat transfer—principles, techniques, and outcomes for facial rejuvenation, scars, breast, and buttocks

Autologous fat transfer is a common method to correct soft‐tissue defects. It has been used in various conditions with subcutaneous atrophy induced by trauma or inflammation. Recently, the use has become popular for cosmetic purposes such as facial rejuvenation andbody contouring. In this article, w...

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Published in:Dermatological reviews 2021-08, Vol.2 (4), p.205-219
Main Authors: Roh, Mi R., Chung, Kee Y., Goyal, Nilesh N., Al Shehri, Fatma
Format: Article
Language:English
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autologous fat grafting
body contouring
facial rejuvenation
lipobodysculpting regenerative medicine
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Summary:Autologous fat transfer is a common method to correct soft‐tissue defects. It has been used in various conditions with subcutaneous atrophy induced by trauma or inflammation. Recently, the use has become popular for cosmetic purposes such as facial rejuvenation andbody contouring. In this article, we review the science and method behind its practice and describe other possible indications for autologous fat transfer.
ISSN:2637-7489
2637-7489
DOI:10.1002/der2.85