Autologous granular fat transplantation in facial rejuvenation

VernacularTitle:自体脂肪颗粒移植在面部年轻化的应用
Author: Chengsheng LIU ; Lei SHI ; Yuansheng HUANG ; Ziqin MA ; Ping DING ; Xiangcheng ZHAO ; Xianyi ZOU
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Transplantation,autologous; Fat granule; Aging face
From: Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2011;17(4):286-289
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To investigate methods and experience of autologous granular fat transplantation by correction of aging face. Methods 178 cases of aging face subjects were treated by liposuction. Then autologous granular fat was harvested by liposuction,centrifuged and purified, and injected into marked areas of aging face. The injection process should be controled by multilevel and multiple tennel, in order to supplement the loss of facial soft tissue volume and improve the aging face. Results The follow-up period ranged from 3 months to 3 years. All the subjects had a satisfactory results with no obvious complications such as fat liquefaction, infection and ulceration. The effect of autologous granular fat transplantation was obvious and permanent. Conclusions Autologous granular fat transplantation is a safe and effective surgical technique for facial soft tissue augmentation that can effectively improve aging face and worthy of clinical application.