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Review
. 2022 Mar 18;10(3):e3987.
doi: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000003987. eCollection 2022 Mar.

Fat Grafting: Basic Science, Techniques, and Patient Management

Orr Shauly  1 , Daniel J Gould  2 , Ashkan Ghavami  3
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Review

Fat Grafting: Basic Science, Techniques, and Patient Management

Orr Shauly et al. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. .

Abstract

In this review, a summary of the rich history of autologous fat grafting is provided, and a comprehensive summary of the science and theory behind autologous adipocyte transplantation, as well as the techniques commonly used is described. These include recipient site preparation, harvesting, processing, and engraftment. In addition, important considerations for preoperative and postoperative management are discussed to maximize graft retention. Special considerations in grafting to the breast, face, and buttocks are also summarized.

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Fig. 1.
Components of centrifuged fat graft.
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Fig. 2.
Primary breast augmentation of bilateral breasts (A) before and (B) 6-months postoperative.
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Fig. 3.
Fat grafting to the breast after implant removal performed in a single-stage procedure (A) before and (B) 6-months postoperative.
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Fig. 4.
Fat grafting to the face (A) before and (B) 6-months postoperatively.
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Fig. 5.
Fat grafting to the face shown prepoperative (A) and 7-months postoperative (B).
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Fig. 6.
Fat grafting to the buttock shown before (A) and 7-months postoperative (B).
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