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Facial Plast Surg 2010; 26(5): 356-361
DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1265016
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Fat Harvesting Techniques for Facial Fat Transfer

Samuel M. Lam1 , Robert A. Glasgold2 , Mark J. Glasgold2
  • 1Willow Bend Wellness Center, Lam Facial Plastic Surgery Center & Hair Restoration Institute, Plano, Texas
  • 2Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey, Piscataway, New Jersey
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17 September 2010 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Fat grafting has become popular as a stand-alone technique or as part of a combined procedure for facial rejuvenation, as volume restoration has increasingly become recognized as an important component in overall facial aging. Many facial plastic surgeons who are experienced in operating only in the head and neck region are unaccustomed to working elsewhere in the body. Accordingly, this article sets out to detail the specific technique for safe and effective lipoharvesting for facial fat transfer. In addition, site-specific considerations for the lower abdomen, inner/anterior/outer thighs, triceps, inner knee, buttock, and lower back are also discussed.

KEYWORDS

Fat grafting - fat transfer - harvesting - techniques - thighs - abdomen

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  • 1 Lam S M, Glasgold M J, Glasgold R A. Complementary Fat Grafting. Philadelphia, PA; Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins 2006
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Samuel M LamM.D. F.A.C.S. 

Director, Willow Bend Wellness Center, Lam Facial Plastic Surgery Center & Hair Restoration Institute

6101 Chapel Hill Boulevard, Suite 101, Plano, TX 75093

Email: drlam@lamfacialplastics.com