Fat Grafting in Facial Palsy: A Secondary Revision Technique to Improve the Facial Aesthetics.

ABSTRACT: We report our experience of using autologous fat grafting (AFG) as an adjunct to dynamic and static facial reanimation surgical techniques in patients with facial palsy. A consecutive series of patients with facial palsy (congenital or acquired) treated by AFG between September 2007 and October 2017 were reviewed. Multiple strategies for initial dynamic facial reanimation have been utilized. Indications for AFG included asymmetry, volume deficiency, and visible muscle tethering. Standard AFG technique was used with fat harvested from the lower abdomen or thigh and injected into multiple affected areas. Fat grafting was repeated as necessary. Two-dimensional analysis was performed using standardized pre- and postoperative photographs to assess facial symmetry. Patient, surgeon, and independ

SUBMITTER: Pappalardo M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9584190 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature