Micro-Autologous Fat Transplantation for Treating a Gummy Smile.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A gummy smile is treated using many techniques, including botulinum toxin injection and various surgical interventions. Micro-autologous fat transplantation (MAFT) is a potentially advantageous alternative approach that has not been previously evaluated.

Objectives

This study sought to determine the long-term results of MAFT in patients with a gummy smile.

Methods

Seven patients with gummy smiles were evaluated for MAFT treatment between October 2015 and April 2017. Centrifuged purified fat was micro-transplanted into the nasolabial groove, ergotrid, and upper lip areas using the MAFT-GUN while the patients were under total intravenous anesthesia.

Results

The mean age of the 7 patients was 31 years (range, 23-40 years). The mean operating time for MA

SUBMITTER: Huang SH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6317576 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature