Current Clinical Applications of Fat Grafting. Issue 3 (September 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Khouri, Roger K.; Khouri, Roger K.
• Is Part Of: Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Volume 140:Issue 3(2017:Sep.)
• Publication Date: 2017-09
• Subjects: Surgery, Plastic -- Periodicals; 617.95205
• DOI: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000003648
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0032-1052

Abstract

Abstract : Learning Objectives: After reading this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Understand the theory and principles behind successful avascular fat transfer; 2. Apply these principles into techniques that yield safe and successful fat grafting operations; 3. Identify the well-established indications and limitations of the various fat grafting operations as well as the indications that require additional clinical and translational research. Summary: In this article, the authors summarize the established principles and techniques of fat grafting, discuss debated topics, and present both the well-established and the novel clinical applications of fat grafting.