title: Lipotransfer in the upper third of the face.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The purpose of this article is to review the latest developments and techniques in lipotransfer to the upper third of the face.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Volume loss is becoming increasingly recognized as a significant contributor to upper facial aging. Lipotransfer has been used more extensively because fat exhibits many qualities of an ideal filler, able to restore volume to deflated tissues. Whereas certain nuances and differences in techniques exist, all authors agree that transfer of conservative volumes of fat in key regions of the upper face restores a natural youthful look.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Volume loss in the upper third of the face contributes significantly to aging. The use of lipotransfer in this area is an important adjunct to traditional surgical techniques. It can also be used as a primary rejuvenation procedure in select patients. More studies are needed to elucidate the optimal method of fat harvest, processing, and injection as well as longevity of transplanted grafts.
authors.affiliation: Department of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Williams Center Plastic Surgery Specialists, Latham, New York 12110, USA.
authors.forename: Henry H
authors.initials: HH
authors.lastname: Chen
authors.forename: Edwin F
authors.initials: EF
authors.lastname: Williams
mesh_terms: D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000637:transplantation*; D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology; D004954:Esthetics; D005143:Eyelids / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005546:Forehead / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012060:Rejuvenation / Q000502:physiology*; D015595:Skin Aging / Q000502:physiology*; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*; D020858:Tissue and Organ Harvesting; D016896:Treatment Outcome