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Autogenous fat grafting by injection.

R Z Silkiss1, H I Baylis

  • 1Jules Stein Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology, UCLA School of Medicine.

Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|January 1, 1987
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This study details a fat grafting technique using liposuction and insulin treatment for facial contour deformities. Histological examination of pre- and post-injected fat was performed, though insulin

Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Regenerative Medicine
  • Histology

Background:

  • Facial contour deformities require effective reconstructive techniques.
  • Autologous fat grafting is a common method for soft tissue augmentation.
  • The role of adjunct treatments in fat graft survival is an area of ongoing research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a specific technique of fat grafting by injection for correcting facial contour deformities.
  • To evaluate the potential role of insulin treatment in conjunction with fat grafting.
  • To histologically examine fat tissue before and after injection.

Main Methods:

  • Liposuction was used to harvest autologous fat.
  • The harvested fat underwent a treatment process involving insulin.

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  • The treated fat was then injected into areas of facial contour deformity.
  • Histological analysis was conducted on pre- and post-injected fat samples.

    • Main Results:

    • A technique for fat grafting with insulin treatment for facial contour deformities is presented.
    • Histological examination of pre- and post-injected fat was performed.
    • The efficacy of insulin in enhancing fat graft survival or quality remains unproven by this study.

    Conclusions:

    • The described fat grafting technique offers a method for addressing facial contour deformities.
    • Further research is required to validate the efficacy of insulin treatment in fat grafting procedures.
    • Histological evaluation provides insights into the changes in fat tissue following this procedure.