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Facial Plast Surg 2017; 33(03): 285-298
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1598072
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Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.

Autologous Fat Grafting Combined with Facelifting

Thomas Tzikas
1   Tzikas Facial Plastic Surgery Center, Delray Beach, Florida
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01 June 2017 (online)

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Abstract

There are multiple factors contributing to facial aging. Rejuvenation of the aging face, therefore, requires a multimodal approach to attain an overall natural and uniform result that is long lasting. Fat grafting has become a very important method for restoring facial soft-tissue atrophy, while facelifting procedures address the ptosis and descent of facial and neck tissue. These modalities performed together offer the patient a comprehensive approach to attain a more attractive and youthful facial appearance.

Keywords

fat grafting - fat transfer - autologous fat grafting - facelift - volume enhancement - fat augmentation - facial rejuvenation
 

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