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Soluble molecules can improve fat grafting outcomes by supporting fat cell creation, enhancing blood vessel growth, and reducing oxidative stress. Further research is needed to optimize their use in clinical applications.

Keywords:
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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Regenerative Medicine
  • Plastic Surgery

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  • Fat grafting is a common plastic surgery technique for soft tissue defects.
  • Poor long-term volume retention due to adipocyte death and tissue remodeling limits its effectiveness.
  • Optimizing fat grafting requires strategies to enhance graft survival and integration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review preclinical and clinical studies on soluble molecules for improving fat grafting outcomes.
  • To classify molecules based on their mechanisms of action in enhancing fat graft retention.
  • To identify challenges and future directions for clinical translation of these molecules.

Main Methods:

  • Scoping review of preclinical and clinical studies.
  • Analysis of molecules targeting adipogenesis, vascularization, and oxidative stress.
  • Discussion of 18 specific molecules, including insulin, VEGF, and melatonin.

Main Results:

  • Soluble molecules can improve fat graft retention through three primary mechanisms.
  • Enhanced adipogenesis, improved vascularization, and reduced oxidative stress were observed.
  • Numerous biomolecules demonstrated potential for increased cell survival and volume retention.

Conclusions:

  • Biomolecules show promise for improving long-term fat graft outcomes.
  • Variability in experimental protocols and limited clinical data hinder translation.
  • Future research should focus on dosage, delivery, and standardized clinical trials for optimal preconditioning.