[Integrated autologous fat graft in face recontouring].
OBJECTIVE
To discuss the integrated autologous fat graft technique in face recontouring.


METHODS
In this study we treated 83 cases of face recontouring with 3L3M technique (low pressure suction, low speed centrifugation, low volume, multi-plane, multi-tunnel, multi-point injection). Each case was treated 1-3 times and the interval period is 3-6 months. The result was based on comparing the photos taken from pre-operation and post operation, observing the expression recovery, cysts, local absorption, and patients self evaluation.


RESULTS
Long time follow up showed that fat graft can be alive in the recipient site for long time after 1-3 times autologous fat injection. More than 73.5% patients were satisfactory with the curative effect while less than 4.8% patients were unsatisfactory.


CONCLUSIONS
3L3M integrated fat graft technique is an effective and safe treatment in face recontouring.
Xie
Yun
Y
Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Medical College of Jiaotong University, Shanghai 200011, China.
Zheng
Dan-Ning
DN
Liu
Kai
K
Gu
Bin
B
Li
Qing-Feng
QF
D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000637:transplantation*; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult