Micro-Autologous Fat Transplantation for Treating a Gummy Smile

Abstract Background A gummy smile is treated using many techniques, including botulinum toxin injection and various surgical interventions. Micro-autologous fat transplantation (MAFT) is a potentially advantageous alternative approach that has not been previously evaluated. Objectives This study sou...

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Published in:Aesthetic surgery journal 2018-08, Vol.38 (9), p.925-937
Main Authors: Huang, Shu-Hung, Huang, Yu-Hao, Lin, Yun-Nan, Lee, Su-Shin, Chou, Chih-Kang, Lin, Tsung-Ying, Takahashi, Hidenobu, Kuo, Yur-Ren, Lai, Chung-Sheng, Lin, Sin-Daw, Lin, Tsai-Ming
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdominal Fat - transplantation
Adult
Cosmetic Techniques
Facial Surgery
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Injections - methods
Lip - surgery
Male
Nasolabial Fold - surgery
Patient Satisfaction
Reproducibility of Results
Smiling
Transplantation, Autologous - methods
Treatment Outcome
Young Adult
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Summary:Abstract Background A gummy smile is treated using many techniques, including botulinum toxin injection and various surgical interventions. Micro-autologous fat transplantation (MAFT) is a potentially advantageous alternative approach that has not been previously evaluated. Objectives This study sought to determine the long-term results of MAFT in patients with a gummy smile. Methods Seven patients with gummy smiles were evaluated for MAFT treatment between October 2015 and April 2017. Centrifuged purified fat was micro-transplanted into the nasolabial groove, ergotrid, and upper lip areas using the MAFT-GUN while the patients were under total intravenous anesthesia. Results The mean age of the 7 patients was 31 years (range, 23-40 years). The mean operating time for MAFT was 52 minutes (range, 40-72 minutes), and the mean volume of fat delivered to the nasolabial groove, ergotrid, and upper lip was 16.1 mL. The mean decreases of gingival display in the right canine incisor, left canine incisor, right canine, and left canine teeth were 4.9, 4.6, 3.8, and 4.4 mm, respectively. The smiles of the 7 patients showed significant improvement at an average follow-up time of 12.9 months. Conclusions Gummy smile treatment using MAFT is an effective, reliable, and relatively simple method, with high patient satisfaction and minimal risk of complications. Level of Evidence: 4
ISSN:1090-820X
1527-330X
DOI:10.1093/asj/sjy069