Maximizing results for lipofilling in facial reconstruction

Clin Plast Surg. 2009 Jul;36(3):487-92. doi: 10.1016/j.cps.2009.02.005.

Abstract

Lipostructure (also known as structural fat grafts, lipofilling, or fat grafting) has become a technique with a good reputation and reproducible results. The application of this technology in patients undergoing reconstruction is a novel surgical alternative. Obtaining good results in this patient population is very difficult, but the application of small fat grafts with a strict Coleman technique produces long-term cosmetic effects. Adult-derived stem cells have been pointed out as important effectors of this regenerative technology, and future research should focus in this direction.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adipose Tissue / transplantation*
  • Face / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
  • Stem Cell Transplantation
  • Tissue and Organ Harvesting