Application of microautologous fat transplantation in the correction of sunken upper eyelid

VernacularTitle:精微自体脂肪移植治疗严重上睑凹陷的临床效果
Author: Yuhao HUANG ; Caimin LIN
Keywords: Fat transplantation,autologous; Sunken upper eyelid; Complication
From: Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2017;23(1):1-3
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective This study was intended to determine the role of microautologous fat transplantation (MAFT) in dealing with severe sunken upper eyelids.Methods The authors performed microautologous fat transplantation (MAFT) procedure,particularly in accurately delivering small fat parcels,to treat 238 patients with sunken upper eyelids with multiple folds.Results The average total injection volume of fat were 1.8 ml in right upper lid (from 1.1 to 2.4 ml) and 1.7 ml in left upper lid (from 1.1 to 2.4 ml) separately.Only 3 cases encountered prolonged swelling more than 2 weeks.There were no severe complications.All patients were satisfied with the final results and 2 patients asked for secondary enhancement procedure.Conclusions The therapeutic effects of MAFT and the long-term clinical results of patients with sunken upper eyelids with multiple folds indicate satisfactory outcomes.