Fat Augmentation for Contour Enhancement Technique (FACET): Bridging the Gap Between Bench and Bedside in Facial Fat Grafting
摘要
Fat grafting has evolved significantly in recent years, particularly with the introduction of advanced techniques aimed at improving fat graft retention, cell viability, and overall aesthetic outcomes. The basic principle of fat grafting involves harvesting fat from one area of the body, processing it, and reinjecting it into another area to provide volume, correct defects, or enhance contours. Although the procedure has been widely used in plastic surgery for many years, the challenge of ensuring long-term survival and retention of fat grafts remains a critical issue. Recent studies have focused on improving the quality of fat harvested and processed for grafting, particularly by enhancing the concentration of stem cells and improving the structural properties of the graft.