Clinical Research
Autologous fat granule grafting in treatment of the volume lost in aging face
Xiao Qin, Shurong Lu, Yufeng Ai, Li Yang, Bin Gu, Senlin Deng
Published 2019-04-15
Cite as Chin J Med Aesth & Cosmet, 2019, 25(2): 207-211. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1671-0290.2019.02.011
Abstract
ObjectiveTo conclude the experience of restoration of fat compartments volume in treatment of facial volume lost aging.
MethodsFrom May 2015 to May 2018, 126 patients with facial volume lost aging, aged from 34 to 52 years (mean age 42.6 years), were corrected by restoring fat compartments volume using different sized autologous fat granule grafting technique. Patients’ satisfaction was rated using Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) ranging from 1 (most unsatisfactory) to 10 (most satisfactory).
Results126 patients with volume lost aging face were followed up from 3 months to 2.5 years, the sculpted appearance became more fullness, the laxity, wrinkles and texture of skin were improved obviously, the patients’ VAS score was (8.2±1.4).
ConclusionsRestoration of fat compartments by using different sized autologous fat granule grafting can augment the facical fullness, reshape the facial contour and improve the aging skin. Therefore it proves to be a safe, multi-effecive and satisfying technique in the treatment of facial volume lost aging.
Key words:
Autografts; Adipose tissue; Granule; Facial fat compartments; Facial volume lost aging
Contributor Information
Xiao Qin
Department of Aesthetic Surgery, Sichuan Huamei Zixin Medical Aesthetic Hospital, Chengdu 610041, China
Shurong Lu
Ruiyan Minyi Medical Aesthetic Clinic, Beijing 100084, China
Yufeng Ai
Department of Aesthetic Surgery, Sichuan Huamei Zixin Medical Aesthetic Hospital, Chengdu 610041, China
Li Yang
Department of Aesthetic Surgery, Sichuan Huamei Zixin Medical Aesthetic Hospital, Chengdu 610041, China
Bin Gu
Department of Aesthetic Surgery, Sichuan Huamei Zixin Medical Aesthetic Hospital, Chengdu 610041, China
Senlin Deng
Department of Aesthetic Surgery, Sichuan Huamei Zixin Medical Aesthetic Hospital, Chengdu 610041, China