Use of Condensed Nanofat Combined With Fat Grafts to Treat Atrophic Scars.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

In addition to the physical deformity, there is often great psychological burden of facial scars for patients. In this study, we use condensed nanofat combined with fat grafts in a novel technique to improve atrophic facial scars by raising both the surface and the bottom of the affected area.

Objective

To assess whether the use of condensed nanofat combined with fat grafting can be effective in treating atrophic facial scars from both an aesthetic and a functional perspective.

Design, setting, and participants

In this prospective case series of 20 patients with 25 atrophic facial scars, each scar was treated with condensed nanofat combined with fat grafts at the Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. Postoperative result

SUBMITTER: Gu Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5885968 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature