Repair of facial concave deformity
- VernacularTitle:面部凹陷畸形的修复
- Author:
Aibing XIONG
;
Li GUO
;
Guoping WU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Face;
Concave deformity;
Fat granule grafting;
Temporal fascial flap;
Repair
- From:
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology
2008;14(2):88-90
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To investigate two techniques and outcome in repairing facial concave deficits.Methods Eleven patients with facial concave deformity were included in this study:nine were treated with autologous fat granule injection,1,3 and 5 patients were given fat granules injection fourth,twice and once,respectivly.The other 2 patients were repaired with homolateral temporal fascia flap.Results The implantation by using autologous fat granules in all 9 patients showed excellent results.Homolateral temporal fascia flaps were used in 2 cases,one of which was formed hematoma after operation and scavenged thereafter.All the patients had satisfactory results.Conclusion Both approaches well rehabilitate patients' facial contour,and thus are capable of repairing moderate or minimal facial concave deficit and worth recommendation.
