Fat injection: From filling to regeneration

Abstract

Fat injection: from filling to regeneration, edited by Sydney R. Coleman and Riccardo F. Mazzola, is a multiauthored text by some of the leading experts in fat transplantation. This is a valuable textbook for anyone, from those just starting out in fat transplantation to experienced surgeons. The book is a joint effort of 53 authors who share their clinical insights and technical pearls on fat transplantation. It begins by exploring the evolution of fat grafting and is then divided into four parts: part 1—Principles and basic concepts; part 2—Basic techniques and clinical applications; part 3—Special problems; and part 4—Future directions. Each chapter begins with a brief comment from the editors highlighting its relevance.Part 1 contains chapters on adipose-derived stem cells, fat graft survival, determining fat viability, enhancement, cryopreservation, the use of dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) in protecting fatty tissue, and assessing the viability after cryopreservation.Part 2 is the largest and probably the most relevant for the practicing surgeon. It begins with an overview of the basic techniques of harvesting, needed equipment, and anesthesia for placement. The concise guide to regional placement has step by step instructions and vivid illustrations and photographs of the techniques and equipment needed for the precise placement and rejuvenation of different anatomic areas. Chapters focus on the improvement of skin quality, scar remodeling, restoration of the aging face, and augmentation and reconstruction of the breast and lower extremities. Each chapter is comprehensive and includes instructions on anesthesia, incision sites, markings, cannulas, level of infiltration, volumes, and anatomic considerations. Also included are technical pearls, postoperative care, and the most likely technical errors.Part 3 describes special problems, such as the treatment of lipoatrophy, vocal fold augmentation, velopharyngeal incompetence in cleft palate sequelae, and fat grafting of dupuytrens contracture after percutaneous release.Part 4 looks at the future of fat grafting. The first section examines the anatomy of fat and looks at the role of facial ligaments, subunits, and anatomy, providing insight on the aging process. The final chapter discusses the future of fat and the importance of continued research in the field. Some of the highlights of the book are the detailed illustrations, photographs, and technical pearls. Practitioners both young and old will find this book easy to follow and an invaluable resource and reference for future practice. Fat injection: from filling to regeneration, edited by Sydney R. Coleman and Riccardo F. Mazzola, is a multiauthored text by some of the leading experts in fat transplantation. This is a valuable textbook for anyone, from those just starting out in fat transplantation to experienced surgeons. The book is a joint effort of 53 authors who share their clinical insights and technical pearls on fat transplantation. It begins by exploring the evolution of fat grafting and is then divided into four parts: part 1—Principles and basic concepts; part 2—Basic techniques and clinical applications; part 3—Special problems; and part 4—Future directions. Each chapter begins with a brief comment from the editors highlighting its relevance. Part 1 contains chapters on adipose-derived stem cells, fat graft survival, determining fat viability, enhancement, cryopreservation, the use of dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) in protecting fatty tissue, and assessing the viability after cryopreservation. Part 2 is the largest and probably the most relevant for the practicing surgeon. It begins with an overview of the basic techniques of harvesting, needed equipment, and anesthesia for placement. The concise guide to regional placement has step by step instructions and vivid illustrations and photographs of the techniques and equipment needed for the precise placement and rejuvenation of different anatomic areas. Chapters focus on the improvement of skin quality, scar remodeling, restoration of the aging face, and augmentation and reconstruction of the breast and lower extremities. Each chapter is comprehensive and includes instructions on anesthesia, incision sites, markings, cannulas, level of infiltration, volumes, and anatomic considerations. Also included are technical pearls, postoperative care, and the most likely technical errors. Part 3 describes special problems, such as the treatment of lipoatrophy, vocal fold augmentation, velopharyngeal incompetence in cleft palate sequelae, and fat grafting of dupuytrens contracture after percutaneous release. Part 4 looks at the future of fat grafting. The first section examines the anatomy of fat and looks at the role of facial ligaments, subunits, and anatomy, providing insight on the aging process. The final chapter discusses the future of fat and the importance of continued research in the field. Some of the highlights of the book are the detailed illustrations, photographs, and technical pearls. Practitioners both young and old will find this book easy to follow and an invaluable resource and reference for future practice.