Facial defect augmentation with a dermal-fat graft.
The augmentation of facial soft-tissue defects can pose a difficult problem for the surgeon. Bone tends to resorb, giving unpredictable results, and alloplastic materials are firm to the touch and can migrate in the tissues. The dermal-fat graft provides a soft, natural-appearing augmentation. In the case reported here a 2-year follow-up shows excellent results obtained with the use of a dermal-fat graft to augment a soft-tissue defect over the mandible.
D000005:Abdomen; D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000637:transplantation*; D000328:Adult; D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery*; D005151:Facial Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000601:surgery