Complications Associated with Facial Autologous Fat Grafting for Aesthetic Purposes: A Systematic Review of the Literature.

ABSTRACT:

Background

With the increasing demand for aesthetic procedures, autologous fat grafting (AFG) seems to be an attractive option for facial volumization and rejuvenation. The aim of this study was to assess the type and severity of associated complications after facial AFG for aesthetic purposes.

Methods

The entire PubMed/Medline and Cochrane databases were screened to identify studies describing complications that occurred after the injection of autologous fat into the face. These complications have been reviewed and analyzed according to their occurrence and severity in the different anatomical regions of the face.

Results

Twenty-two articles including 38 patients reported on a total of 58 complications. Thirty-two complications have been classified as severe or perma

SUBMITTER: Brucato D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10803033 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature