[Integrated autologous fat graft in face recontouring]

Zhonghua Zheng Xing Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2010 May;26(3):178-81.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Objective: To discuss the integrated autologous fat graft technique in face recontouring.

Methods: In this study we treated 83 cases of face recontouring with 3L3M technique (low pressure suction, low speed centrifugation, low volume, multi-plane, multi-tunnel, multi-point injection). Each case was treated 1-3 times and the interval period is 3-6 months. The result was based on comparing the photos taken from pre-operation and post operation, observing the expression recovery, cysts, local absorption, and patients self evaluation.

Results: Long time follow up showed that fat graft can be alive in the recipient site for long time after 1-3 times autologous fat injection. More than 73.5% patients were satisfactory with the curative effect while less than 4.8% patients were unsatisfactory.

Conclusion: 3L3M integrated fat graft technique is an effective and safe treatment in face recontouring.

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adipose Tissue / transplantation*
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Face / surgery*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Transplantation, Autologous
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Young Adult