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Review
. 2022 Mar 1:22:e4.
eCollection 2022.

Autologous Fat Grafting in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: An Historical Perspective

Domenico Costanzo  1 , Antonella Romeo  2 , Francesco Marena  3
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Autologous Fat Grafting in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: An Historical Perspective

Domenico Costanzo et al. Eplasty. .

Abstract

Autologous fat grafting (AFG or lipofilling) is a common technique used in plastic and reconstructive surgery that involves the transfer of autologous fat tissue from one region of the body to another. The indications and techniques of AFG have changed dramatically over the years. We recount the historic milestones to the current state.

Keywords: AFG; burns; fat grafting; lipofilling; scars.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosures: The authors have no non-financial or commercial, proprietary, or financial interest in the products or companies described in the manuscript. The author(s) did not receive grants or a consultant honorarium to conduct the study, write the manuscript, or otherwise assist in the development of the above-mentioned manuscript.

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