Clinical efficacy of the correction of midface depression with structural fat grafting

VernacularTitle:自体脂肪移植重塑颧部脂肪垫的临床效果
Author: Xiao QIN ; Shurong LU ; Jun LIANG ; Xiaolin HUANG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Midface depression; Fat grafting,autologous; Malar; Fat pad
From: Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2016;22(2):81-83
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To explore the clinical effects of correction the midface depression.Methods From Aug.2010 to Aug.2015,185 cases of midface depression (aged from 18 to 61 years)were corrected by using structural fat grafting technique,the site and volume were placed as follows,tear trough 1ml,lid cheek groove 2 ml,midcheek groove 0.5 ml,anteriorcheek 4-8 ml,nasolabial fold 1-2 ml,nasal alar base 1-2 ml,evator labii superioris 1-2 ml,zygomaticus major 1-2 ml,buccinator 1-3 ml,and upper lip 3-5 ml.Results 185 cases were followed from 3 months to 3 years and the results were evaluated by visual analogue scales;156 cases of midface depression were corrected after the first structural fat grafting,the midface changed from concave to convex,and acquired prominent malar became more attractive;satisfaction of visual analogue scales were more than 80 ％;only 12 cases needed a second grafting.Conclusions The midface concavity can be corrected effectively by using structural fat grafting technique,the results are satisfied and the technique is safe,simple and effective.