Intraoral Injection Technique of Synthetic Fillers and Autologous Fat for Facial Soft-Tissue Augmentation: Patient Satisfaction

Abstract

Objective: To determine patient satisfaction with the technique of intraoral injection of synthetic fillers and autologous fat for facial soft-tissue augmentation. Study Design: A total of 50 patients, presenting over a 16-month period, who underwent soft-tissue augmentation with synthetic filler or autologous fat via intraoral route were surveyed for satisfaction. Sixteen patients returned surveys; all charts were reviewed for complications. Results: With the intraoral technique, all patients reported no more than mild bruising while 88% indicated no more than mild edema. Regarding satisfaction, 81% of patients responded that they would be willing to undergo the procedure again; the same number would encourage others to seek intraoral injection over the transcutaneous approach. Of those who had previously undergone transcutaneous augmentation, 91% of patients preferred the intraoral technique to their prior injection. Conclusion: This approach for injection for facial soft-tissue augmentation using synthetic fillers and autologous fat is well tolerated and affords good patient satisfaction.