title: Rhytidectomy in patients with facial lipodystrophy: a review of the literature with case presentations.
abstract: Partial lipodystrophy continues to be a baffling disorder. Procedures used for facial contour restoration have varied. Dermal-fat grafts, fat injections, microvascular free-flap grafts, and occasional injections of medical-grade liquid silicone are currently the most common methods of facial contour restoration, and although these techniques have resulted in good cosmetic results, there are drawbacks to each. We present a review of the medical literature concerning facial lipodystrophy and its cosmetic correction along with case reports of contour restoration in two facial lipodystrophic patients.
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authors.lastname: Davies
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authors.lastname: Guyuron
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authors.lastname: Cederna
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008060:Lipodystrophy / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D015361:Rhytidoplasty / Q000379:methods*