Autologous fat transplantation. Long-term follow-up.
We present a clinical long-term follow-up of our autologous fat transplantation patients. Our study group consists of 43 patients followed over 3-48 months (mean 26 months). Cosmetic defects treated include linear morphea, expression lines, acne scars, discoid lupus erythematosus scars, and post-traumatic scarring. Postoperative complications were rare and short term. We conclude that autologous fat transplantation is a safe and effective procedure. Fat graft longevity is examined in relation to the cosmetic defect treated, the recipient site, and the donor site.
Pinski
K S
KS
Department of Dermatology, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, Illinois 60611.
Roenigk
H H
HH
D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000150:complications; D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000637:transplantation*; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006085:Graft Survival; D006801:Humans; D008179:Lupus Erythematosus, Discoid / Q000150:complications; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D015595:Skin Aging; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous; D016896:Treatment Outcome