title: Three-dimensional volumetric restoration by structural fat grafting.
abstract: The use of adipose tissue transfer for correction of maxillofacial defects was reported for the first time at the end of the 19th century. Structural fat grafting (SFG) was introduced as a way to improve facial esthetics and in recent years has evolved into applications in craniomaxillofacial reconstructive surgery. Several techniques have been proposed for harvesting and grafting the fat. However, owing to the damage of many adipocytes during these maneuvers, the results have not been satisfactory and have required several fat injection procedures for small corrections. The author's (L.C.) overview the application of SFG in the management of volumetric deficit in the craniomaxillofacial in patients treated with a long-term follow-up.
authors.affiliation: Unit of Cranio Maxillo Facial Surgery, Center for Craniofacial Deformities and Orbital Surgery, Ferrara, Italy.
authors.forename: Luigi C
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Clauser
authors.affiliation: Unit of Cranio Maxillo Facial Surgery, Center for Craniofacial Deformities and Orbital Surgery, Ferrara, Italy.
authors.forename: Giuseppe
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Consorti
authors.affiliation: Unit of Cranio Maxillo Facial Surgery, Center for Craniofacial Deformities and Orbital Surgery, Ferrara, Italy.
authors.forename: Giovanni
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Elia
authors.affiliation: Unit of Cranio Maxillo Facial Surgery, Center for Craniofacial Deformities and Orbital Surgery, Ferrara, Italy.
authors.forename: Manlio
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Galié
authors.affiliation: Unit of Cranio Maxillo Facial Surgery, Center for Craniofacial Deformities and Orbital Surgery, Ferrara, Italy.
authors.forename: Riccardo
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Tieghi
keywords: adipose tissue; facial reconstruction; regenerative medicine; stem cells; tissue engineering; tissue repairing