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Fat Grafting for Hand Rejuvenation.
Christopher J Conlon1, Amjed Abu-Ghname1, Matthew J Davis1
1Division of Plastic Surgery, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.
Seminars in Plastic Surgery
|February 20, 2020
Summary
Fat grafting effectively rejuvenates aging hands by restoring lost volume. This safe procedure uses specific techniques, leading to high patient satisfaction and improved appearance.
Area of Science:
- Plastic surgery
- Regenerative medicine
- Dermatology
Background:
- Aging hands exhibit prominent dorsal veins and extensor tendons.
- Loss of subcutaneous fat contributes to visible signs of hand aging.
- Fat grafting is a recognized method for hand rejuvenation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the applications of fat grafting for hand rejuvenation.
- To highlight the efficacy of fat grafting in restoring subcutaneous fat.
- To discuss the primary role of volume restoration in hand aesthetics.
Main Methods:
- Low-pressure injection techniques.
- Standard cannula sizes for fat graft delivery.
- Administration of small aliquots of graft material.
- Utilizing a total graft volume of ≥15 mL per hand.
Main Results:
- Fat grafting demonstrates safety and effectiveness in hand rejuvenation.
- High patient satisfaction rates are reported in published studies.
- Volume restoration appears to be a key factor in successful outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Fat grafting is a valuable tool for hand rejuvenation.
- Restoration of subcutaneous fat volume is paramount for aesthetic improvement.
- Further research is ongoing regarding optimal fat distribution techniques.
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