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Review
. 2020 Jan;47(1):81-89.
doi: 10.1016/j.cps.2019.08.008. Epub 2019 Oct 21.

Fat Grafting for Facial Contouring (Temporal Region and Midface)

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Fat Grafting for Facial Contouring (Temporal Region and Midface)

Yun Xie et al. Clin Plast Surg. 2020 Jan.

Abstract

In this article the authors introduce a compartment-based fat graft for facial contouring, focusing on the anatomy of temporal region and midface, the 3L3M integrated fat transfer technique, and the facial compartment-based fat injection in the face. This article includes details of pre-evaluation methods, results of cases, and postoperation care. Readers will have a clear view of how to do facial contouring fat graft in the face after reading this article. There seldom are complications while using the 3L3M technique for fat grafting. The targeted fat grafting can lead to steady and efficient results.

Keywords: Facial contouring; Fat compartment; Fat graft; Midface; Temporal hollowing.

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