Facial lipo-filling using high-density fat combined with SVF-GEL

Abstract

Objective \nTo discuss the effect of high-density fat-binding SVF-GEL in female facial lipofilling. \n \n \nMethods \nThis is a retrospective study including 32 female patients, received facial fat transplantation during June 2017 to June 2018 in Yichun College. Each patient underwent high-density fat-binding SVF-GEL transplantation for facial surgery. Patients′satisfaction with the surgery and the rate of secondary surgery was evaluated. Fat was harvested from the inner thigh, centrifuged at 1200 g for 3 min, and the liquid was removed. The upper 2/3 part is prepared for SVF-GEL, for further used in delicate lipofilling in eyelid, tear groove and nasolabial groove. The lower 1/3 high density fat was used for volume restoration, such as forehead, temporal area and cheek. \n \n \nResults \nAll patients had significant improvements in facial contours with mild swelling and short recovery time. The satisfaction rate was 68.8%(22/32), and the second operation rate was 15.6%(5/32). \n \n \nConclusions \nHigh-density fat-binding SVF-GEL transplantation can achieve good results in correcting facial volume loss. \n \n \nKey words: \nHigh density fat;\xa0SVF-GEL;\xa0Facial transplantation