Complications following fat transfer.
Traditionally, strategies for facial rejuvenation have emphasized correction of tissue ptosis and laxity with suspensory and excisional techniques, such as face-lifting and blepharoplasty. Volume loss plays a significant role in facial aging and, until recently, had not received appropriate attention. Facial fat grafting to correct volume loss has become a crucial component of facial rejuvenation in the authors' respective practices.
Glasgold
Robert A
RA
Department of Surgery, University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Piscataway, NJ, USA. drrobert@glasgoldgroup.com
Glasgold
Mark J
MJ
Lam
Samuel M
SM
D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000637:transplantation*; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000145:classification* / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D012060:Rejuvenation; D015595:Skin Aging; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000145:classification / Q000379:methods; D016378:Tissue Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods