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Aesthetic facial contour augmentation with microlipofilling.
Aesthetic Surgery Journal
|April 2, 2009
Summary
Facial contour augmentation using microfat grafts is a safe and effective aesthetic procedure. This technique provides consistent, long-term aesthetic improvement with rare complications.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Aesthetic Medicine
- Regenerative Medicine
Background:
- Microfat grafting is a recognized method for improving facial contour.
- Previous studies indicate the potential of autologous fat transplantation for facial rejuvenation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the technique for facial contour augmentation using microlipofilling.
- To present the outcomes of 32 patients treated between 1995 and 2002.
Main Methods:
- Preoperative evaluation including photographic and radiologic studies.
- Fat harvesting using 10-mL syringes, with 5 mL per syringe.
- Percutaneous infiltration of washed and fragmented fat using 18- or 20-gauge needles.
- Placement of thin, 2-mm-wide fat grafts in well-vascularized tissues.
Main Results:
- All 32 patients achieved satisfactory outcomes.
- Follow-up ranged from 1 to 5 years.
- Complications associated with the procedure were rare.
Conclusions:
- Microlipofilling is a safe, simple, and inexpensive aesthetic procedure for facial contour augmentation.
- Appropriate placement ensures consistent and long-term aesthetic improvement.
- The technique offers a reliable option for patients seeking facial rejuvenation.
