Maximizing results for lipofilling in facial reconstruction.
Lipostructure (also known as structural fat grafts, lipofilling, or fat grafting) has become a technique with a good reputation and reproducible results. The application of this technology in patients undergoing reconstruction is a novel surgical alternative. Obtaining good results in this patient population is very difficult, but the application of small fat grafts with a strict Coleman technique produces long-term cosmetic effects. Adult-derived stem cells have been pointed out as important effectors of this regenerative technology, and future research should focus in this direction.
Barret
Juan P
JP
Department of Plastic Surgery and Burns, University Hospital Vall d'Hebron, Universidad Autonoma de Barcelona, Passeig de la d'Hebron, 119-129, 08035 Barcelona, Spain. jpbarret@hotmail.com
Sarobe
Neus
N
Grande
Nelida
N
Vila
Delia
D
Palacin
Jose M
JM
D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000637:transplantation*; D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D033581:Stem Cell Transplantation; D020858:Tissue and Organ Harvesting