[Lipostructure® for morphologic restauration in Parry-Romberg syndrome: about 12 cases]

Progressive hemifacial atrophy, widely referred to as Parry-Romberg syndrome, is rare pathologic process characterized by idiopathic, self-limited, unilateral atrophy of different anatomic layers of the face. Restoration of contour and symmetry is the main challenge in cases of Parry-Romberg syndrome. Several means are tested but with a few satisfactions. Through this work, the authors report their personal experience with lipofilling in surgical treatment of this affection where sociopsychological impacts cannot be underestimated.

A retrospective study during one period being spread out over 4 years, undertaken on 12 patients presenting Parry-Romberg syndrome who profited from a lipofilling as described by S.R. Coleman "Lipostructure®".

The average age of our patients was of 32 years old with a clear female prevalence. The right and left sides of the face was involved with equal frequency. The second territory of the trigeminal nerve was the most affected (75 % of cases). The moderate forms were found in 58,3 % of cases the results were collected after an average retreat 18 months. A subjective satisfaction was noted in 83 % of cases. Complications with type of pseudokystes and hypercorrection were observed in 16,4 % of cases.

The lipofilling is a simple and reproducible process to established subcutaneous defect in hemifacial progressive atrophy. It constitutes for us a very good means in primary treatment of volumetric facial restoration in Parry-Romberg syndrome making it possible to obtain good results and to preserve some patients from hard surgery.