Treatment of hemifacial atrophy by autologous fat injection
- Author:
Jian-Xing SONG
1
Author Information
1. Department of Plastic Surgery
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Facial hemiatrophy;
Fats;
Transplantation, autologous
- From:
Academic Journal of Second Military Medical University
2010;28(3):306-309
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective: To assess the clinical outcome of autologous fat injection in treatment of hemifacial atrophy, so as to search for an ideal treatment of hemifacial atrophy. Methods: Autologous fat granules were obtained by tumescent liposuction. After purification, the fat granules were injected in a multi-strata, multi-tunnel, and multi-spot manner to repair facial introcession abnormality. Patients whose introcession was not improved after the stabilization of the fillings were re-injected with autologous fat granules twice or more until satisfactory outcomes were achieved. Results: All the 7 patients in this study obtained satisfactory outcomes after fat injection and basically reached symmetry. The follow-up result was good after 2 years. Conclusion: Local injection transplantation of autologous fat granules is effective for the treatment of facial depression and hemifacial atrophy, with slight trauma, little complication, and satisfactory outcome.
