Autologous fat transplantation. Long-term follow-up

J Dermatol Surg Oncol. 1992 Mar;18(3):179-84. doi: 10.1111/j.1524-4725.1992.tb02795.x.

Abstract

We present a clinical long-term follow-up of our autologous fat transplantation patients. Our study group consists of 43 patients followed over 3-48 months (mean 26 months). Cosmetic defects treated include linear morphea, expression lines, acne scars, discoid lupus erythematosus scars, and post-traumatic scarring. Postoperative complications were rare and short term. We conclude that autologous fat transplantation is a safe and effective procedure. Fat graft longevity is examined in relation to the cosmetic defect treated, the recipient site, and the donor site.

MeSH terms

  • Acne Vulgaris / complications
  • Adipose Tissue / transplantation*
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Cicatrix / etiology
  • Cicatrix / surgery
  • Face / surgery*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Graft Survival
  • Humans
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Discoid / complications
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Skin Aging
  • Transplantation, Autologous
  • Treatment Outcome