Autologous fat granule grafting in treatment of the volume lost in aging face

Abstract

Objective To conclude the experience of restoration of fat compartments volume in treatment of facial volume lost aging. Methods From May 2015 to May 2018, 126 patients with facial volume lost aging, aged from 34 to 52 years (mean age 42.6 years), were corrected by restoring fat compartments volume using different sized autologous fat granule grafting technique. Patients’ satisfaction was rated using Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) ranging from 1 (most unsatisfactory) to 10 (most satisfactory). Results 126 patients with volume lost aging face were followed up from 3 months to 2.5 years, the sculpted appearance became more fullness, the laxity, wrinkles and texture of skin were improved obviously, the patients’ VAS score was (8.2±1.4). Conclusions Restoration of fat compartments by using different sized autologous fat granule grafting can augment the facical fullness, reshape the facial contour and improve the aging skin. Therefore it proves to be a safe, multi-effecive and satisfying technique in the treatment of facial volume lost aging. Key words: Autografts; Adipose tissue; Granule; Facial fat compartments; Facial volume lost aging