Fat Graft with Growth Factors

摘要

One of the challenges facing maxillofacial surgeons is the correction of the facial soft tissue volume and contour defects. Today, numerous facial fillers and implants are available. Autogenous fat grafting has several advantages: it is biocompatible, versatile, abundant, easily harvested, natural, looking, nonimmunogenic, and readily obtainable. One of the challenges facing maxillofacial surgeons is the correction of the facial soft tissue volume and contour defects. Facial volume loss, static and dynamic rhytids (Fig. 1), and folds that are caused by skin laxity, facial muscle movements, and gravity are major causes of facial aging process. Today's cosmetic patients are increasingly desirous of minimally invasive procedures that require minimal recovery time. These patients are looking for maximal improvement with minimal recovery time, risks, and cost. Several methods are available for this purpose. Today, numerous facial fillers and implants are available. One of the popular techniques, which is considered a gold standard technique for small to medium-sized defects, is autogenous fat transplantation. This technique is widely used for the correction of facial soft tissue defects, both congenital or acquired.