title: The versatility of autologous fat transplantation in correction of facial deformities: a single-center experience.
abstract: Deformities in the craniofacial region are of great social and functional importance. Several surgical techniques have been used to treat such pathologies often with high morbidity and lacking the ability to address smaller contour defects. The minimally invasive technique of fat transplantation has evolved rapidly within the last few decades. The objective of this paper is to present the versatility and applicability of fat transplantation in a wide range of contour deformities in the craniofacial region. We share our experiences in treating 13 patients with autoimmune disorders, congenital malformations, and acquired defects. Future perspectives of fat transplantation in the field of craniofacial reconstruction are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Plastic Surgical Research Unit, Department of Plastic Surgery, Aarhus University Hospital, 8000 Aarhus, Denmark.
authors.forename: Niels
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Hammer-Hansen
authors.affiliation: Plastic Surgical Research Unit, Department of Plastic Surgery, Aarhus University Hospital, 8000 Aarhus, Denmark.
authors.forename: Javed
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Akram
authors.affiliation: Plastic Surgical Research Unit, Department of Plastic Surgery, Aarhus University Hospital, 8000 Aarhus, Denmark.
authors.forename: Tine Engberg
authors.initials: TE
authors.lastname: Damsgaard
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