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No-touch technique for autologous fat harvesting
Ahmet Karacalar1, I Orak, S Kaplan
1Ondokuz Mayis Universitesi, Tip Fakültesi, Plastik ve Rekonstrüktif Cerrahi A.D., Samsun, 55139, Turkey. akaraca@omu.edu.tr
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
|September 24, 2004
Summary
A novel "no-touch" autologous fat harvesting technique eliminates tissue handling and mechanical processing. This method yields concentrated fat grafts, simplifying fat grafting procedures.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Regenerative Medicine
- Biomaterials
Background:
- Autologous fat grafting is a widely used procedure in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
- Traditional fat harvesting methods often involve extensive manipulation, potentially affecting graft viability.
- There is a need for simplified, efficient fat harvesting techniques.
Observation:
- A new "no-touch" technique for autologous fat harvesting has been developed.
- This technique avoids mechanical manipulation such as centrifugation or washing.
- Fat is aspirated using a microcannula under tourniquet, with the medial knee as the donor site.
Findings:
- The "no-touch" technique yields concentrated fat grafts free of blood, serum, or lidocaine.
- This method eliminates the need for centrifugation, washing, whisking, filtering, or straining.
- The procedure was successfully applied in 30 patients.
Implications:
- The "no-touch" technique offers a simplified and potentially more effective approach to fat harvesting.
- Reduced manipulation may improve fat graft survival and clinical outcomes.
- This technique could streamline fat grafting procedures, making them more accessible.