Changing the Paradigm of Craniofacial Reconstruction: A Prospective Clinical Trial of Autologous Fat Transfer for Craniofacial Deformities.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to prospectively assess outcomes for surgical autologous fat transfer (AFT) applied for traumatic and postsurgical craniofacial deformities. The minimally invasive nature of AFT has potential for reduced risk and superior outcomes compared with current reconstructive options.

Background

Craniofacial deformities have functional and psychosocial sequelae and can profoundly affect quality of life. Traditional reconstructive options are invasive, invasive, complex, and often lack precision in outcomes. Although AFT is safe, effective, and minimally invasive, only anecdotal evidence exists for reconstruction of craniofacial deformities.

Methods

In this Institutional Review Board-approved prospective cohort study, 20 subjects underwent AFT (averag

SUBMITTER: Bourne DA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11537244 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature