Abstract
Autologous fat transplantation has become increasingly popular in recent years. Its
biocompatable properties and availability made it a widely used treatment modality
for soft tissue augmentation and volume replacement in both reconstructive and aesthetic
plastic surgery. Multiple protocols and clinical applications have been described
in the literature, with wide variations in the harvesting, processing, and injection
techniques. In this review, the authors will discuss the basic principles and clinical
applications of fat grafting in plastic and reconstructive surgery. The article will
then conclude with a discussion of fat grafting limitations as well as potential future
applications, giving the reader a well-rounded understanding of autologous fat transfer.
Keywords
fat grafting - autologous fat transfer - lipofilling - adipose derived stem cells
- volume augmentation - regeneration
