Autologous fat grafting for body contouring

In trying to achieve symmetry and better contour of the back torso and middle third of the body, the combination of liposuction and lipoinjection is rapidly becoming the procedure of choice. Its versatility makes it suitable for most body contour deformities. The indications and operative and postoperative techniques are detailed in this article. Fat graft long-term survival is presented. This procedure has been used by the author during the past 12 years.