Objective: To observe the safety and efficiency of face-lift combined with fat grafting in facial rejuvenation. Methods: We performed a retrospective study, which included 23 patients. SMAS suspension and multi-site suspension were combined to correct the nasolabial fold, mid-cheek aging and malar mounds. Structural fat grafting was performed to treat the volume loss in mid-face. Results: All patients demonstrated a significant improvement in midfacial appearance. No infection or nerve injury were found in this study. Only three patients did not get primary healing in temple region, which led to temporal hair loss from secondary healing. Conclusions This study demonstrates that fat grafting and multiple layers face-lift are efficient method for facial rejuvenation. These approaches appear to be very promising for facial anti-aging techniques.

Objective:To observe the clinical effect, postoperative satisfaction and complications of liposuction combined with low-energy bipolar radiofrequency BodyTite in arm with dermatolysis.Methods:From June 2013 to December 2019, 66 female patients were included. Firstly, liposuction treatment was performed in the designed operation area, and then radio-frequency skin tightening treatment was performed with BodyTite equipment. All patients were followed up for 6 months.Results:All the 66 patients had completed the operation successfully; their age ranged from 22-53 (28.3±6.9) years. The average body mass index was (23.8±3.4) kg/m 2, the average liposuction volume of unilateral upper arm was (288.6±95.6) ml, the average radiofrequency energy of unilateral upper arm was (4.2±1.1) kJ and the average operation time was (75.1±18.7) min 6 months after operation. A total of 42 cases were followed up. By self-evaluation satisfactory rate of patients was 92.8%, and the satisfactory rate of third-party independent plastic surgeons was 88.1%. There were no hematoma, seroma or infection except one case of skin blister. There was no serious complication requiring further surgical intervention. Conclusions:Bipolar radiofrequency BodyTite is a safe and effective method for the treatment of fat accumulation of upper arm with flabby skin.

Objective: To observe the outcome of breast reconstruction with autologous fat grafting in the patients following treatment for breast cancer. Methods: The clinical data of 22 patients after breast cancer modified radical mastectomy with fat grafting for breast reconstruction from January 2012 to March 2015 at Department of Body Contouring and Liposuction Center of Plastic Surgery, Hospital of Peking Union Medical College were analyzed retrospectively. The age of 22 patients (all female) was 28 to 54 years. Fifteen patients were performed breast modified radical mastectomy 5 to 16 year ago without radiotherapy, 7 patients were performed breast modified radical mastectomy following regular radiotherapy 2 years ago. Low negative pressure liposuction technical was applied to harvest fat tissue for 400 to 800 ml which was filtrated and purified by cotton pad method in low temperature environment. Fat grafting was performed with multi-level and multi-tunnel and in multi-point injection ways. All patients were followed up by regular imaging evaluation with MRI or ultrasonography after operation every 3 months. Results: All breast reconstruction were successfully performed in 22 patients, no severe complications occurred. Among 15 patients without radiotherapy, 12 patients were performed with autologous fat grafting for breast reconstruction, 3 patients with prosthetic implantation for breast augmentation after autologous fat grafting. Among 7 patients with radiotherapy, 6 patients were performed with autologous fat grafting for breast reconstruction, 1 patient with prosthetic implantation for breast augmentation after autologous fat grafting. The volume of fat grafting was 104 to 380 ml. It took 2.5 hours to finish the operation including 1.0 to 1.5 hours for liposuction and 40 minutes for fat grafting. Next fat grafting were performed after 3 months. The fat of the breast were survived well detecting by MRI, only 1 patient had a cystic nodule which had been resected during nipple reconstruction. Ultrasonography screened several cystic nodules with the major axis of 0.1 to 0.2 cm in the breast, which couldn′t be found by palpating in 18 patients. The patients were followed up for 18 to 36 months, the outcome were satisfactory. Conclusion Autologous fat grafting for breast reconstruction simplifies the operation program with satisfied results and avoids the complications of breast reconstruction with skin flap.

Objective:To evaluate the clinical efficacy of microfat on neck wrinkles and its structure and viability.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted to review the clinical data of 23 patients with neck wrinkles corrected by microfat injection from June 2018 to June 2021 at the Body Contouring and Fat Grafting Center, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, aged (38.1±10.7) years old. A blunt cannula with multiple side holes of 0.8 mm was used to obtain fat particles under low negative pressure and to prepare the microfat by washing and soft centrifugation. A 26-gauge sharp needle was used to inject microfat with small amount and at multiple points into the intradermal and subdermal layer where the neck lines were linearly depressed. Regular follow-ups were carried out after the operation, and the efficacy of the operation was evaluated from routine neck examinations, third-party doctor′s grade scoring and patient′s scoring towards satisfaction. To clarify the structure and viability of microfat, scanning electron microscope was used to observe the structure of fat particles, Calcein-AM/propidium iodide (Calcein-AM/PI) staining to detect tissue viability and Musecell counting to count SVF cells.Results:All of the 23 patients successfully completed the operation without complications such as infection and fat liquefaction. After a follow-up of 3 to 30 months, the neck wrinkles were effectively improved. The postoperative grade scores of third-party doctor was significantly reduced ( P<0.05). And the satisfaction of patients was high, with 20 cases (87.0%) satisfied. Scanning electron microscopy showed that the fat granule cells were tightly arranged and the structure remained intact. Calcein-AM/PI staining showed that most cells in the granules survived. The number of viable SVF cells in fat particles was (9.34±2.68)×10 5/ml. Conclusions:Microfat is easy to obtain with high tissue activity, which is suitable for neck wrinkle filling. Good effects can be achieved with high patients′ satisfaction. It is worthy of clinical application.

Objective To report our experience of breast augmentation patients with fat grafting.Methods The treatment of 560 patients with fat grafting for breast augmentation was summarized in our hospital from Jan.2011 to Dec.2015.Fat was harvested using low negative pressure liposuction technique with 3-hole blunt cannula (diameter 2.5 mm).The fat was managed using cotton pad for concentration of fat tissue and separating them from fluids,oil,and debris.A diameter 2.5 mm,1-hole blunt cannula was used to place the fat through 3-mm incision on inframammary fold,fat grafting with multi-level and multi-tunnel and multi-point injection ways,regularly taking picture for imaging evaluation.Results All patients were successfully performed with breast augmentation,and no severe complications occurred.Grafted fat volume ranged from 180 to 400 ml (average,235 ml) per breast.Most of women had a significant improvement in their breast size and shape postoperatively,and the breasts were soft and natural in appearance.The patients were followed up for 18-24 months,and the outcome were satisfactory.Conclusions Autologous fat grafting for breast augmentation simplifies the operation procedure with satisfied results (natural breast and body contouring) and avoids the complications of breast prosthetic procedures.

Objective: Report the experience of autologous fat grafting forfacial contouring and rejuvenation patients. Methods: Retrospective analysis the treatment of 450 facial contouring and rejuvenation patients with global optimization autologous fat grafting in Plastic Surgery Hospital of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences from January 2011 to December 2017. Using low negative pressure liposuction technical and blunt cannula (diameter 2.5 mm and 2.0 mm), different fat particle was harvested and concentrated by a cotton pad. The one-hole blunt cannula was used for fat grafting with multi tunnel and multi-point and two layer(deep and superficial)injection ways, regularly following up and taking picture for imaging evaluation. Results: All patients were successfully performed with fat grafting. Grafted fat volume was 15-65 ml. There were 132 cases of local skin bruising after operation, which gradually subsided about 2 weeks, no severe complications occurred. 450 patients were followed up for 6-12 months. Facial contour and skin texture were improved without subcutaneous nodules and irregularity. The outcome of all patients were satisfactory. Of a total of 450 patients, 319 (70.89%) were evaluated as very good result, 94 (20.89%) as good result, and 37(8.22%) asregular result. Conclusions Optimization autologous fat grafting can improve the facial contouring and rejuvenation with little complications and satisfactory results.

Objective: To investigate the clinical efficacy of circumferential thigh liposuction with three incisions in thigh. Methods: From April 2017 to October 2018, 31 patients received circumferential thigh liposuction with three incisions. All patients were females at 17-42 years old, with the mean age of 25.6± 0.8 years. An incision was designed in the pubic area, two in right and left inferior gluteal folds respectively. After injecting tumescent liquid into operation area, blunt and bent cannulas with 2.5-3.5 mm in diameter and 20-45 cm in length were used to extract deep subcutaneous fat, but 0.5 cm thick subcutaneous superficial fat was preserved. Elastic pants were dressed for 3 months after surgery. The thigh contour improvement was evaluated by the patients and 2 doctors. Results: All the patients recovered uneventfully, without complications of fat embolism or infection. Satisfaction ratios of overall thigh and inner thigh contour increased from 81.7% to 80.6%, evaluated by patients. Ten patients completed postoperative outpatient revisit after 2 months. Satisfaction ratios of overall thigh and inner thigh contour increased from 80% to 75%, evaluated by doctors. Conclusion Three-incision circumferential thigh liposuction is an effective method in thigh contouring with concealed incision scar.