Contemporary Prophylactic Antibiotic Practices and Adjunct Therapies in Autologous Fat Grafting Procedures: A Survey of The Aesthetic Society Members.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Autologous fat grafting (AFG) is a widely used surgical technique that involves extracting a patient's own adipose tissue and transferring it to different areas of the body. This practice is still evolving. Guidelines for antibiotic prophylaxis and use of adjuncts in plastic surgery are currently limited, with a notable absence of standardized guidelines for AFG.

Objectives

In this survey, we assess contemporary antibiotic practices and adjuncts in AFG procedures.

Methods

A 52-question survey was emailed to 3106 active members of The Aesthetic Society. Two hundred and ninety-three responses were recorded, representing a 9% response rate.

Results

We analyzed 288 responses. The most common AFG procedures were facial (38%), gluteal (34%), and breast (27

SUBMITTER: Araya S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10852999 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature