Kyle Coleman1, William P Coleman2. 1. Dermatology Private Practice, New Orleans, Louisiana. 2. Clinical Professor of Dermatology and Adjunct Professor of Surgery (Plastic Surgery), Tulane University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Fat transplantation is becoming increasingly popular for off-face rejuvenation. OBJECTIVE: To provide an update in the literature of current knowledge and emerging concepts in the use of fat transplantation for nonfacial applications. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This update includes the potential benefits and risks of using fat transfer techniques on the body. RESULTS: The current literature and author experiences are provided to help understand this growing field of aesthetic procedures. CONCLUSIONS: The use of nonfacial fat transplantation is increasing and will become a larger part of aesthetic practices.
BACKGROUND: Fat transplantation is becoming increasingly popular for off-face rejuvenation. OBJECTIVE: To provide an update in the literature of current knowledge and emerging concepts in the use of fat transplantation for nonfacial applications. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This update includes the potential benefits and risks of using fat transfer techniques on the body. RESULTS: The current literature and author experiences are provided to help understand this growing field of aesthetic procedures. CONCLUSIONS: The use of nonfacial fat transplantation is increasing and will become a larger part of aesthetic practices.