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Volume 13 Issue 1 (January) 2024

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Autologous Fat Injection Technique for facial Contour Deformity - Evidence from a Tertiary Care Centre in Tamilnadu, India
Dr K.P.Ganesh Kumar, Dr M.Menaga

Background:As a part of facial rejuvenation, one shall correct facial volume loss. For facial volume restoration one of the many interventions is autologous fat injection. It is biocompatible, cost effective and high in availability. Based on this objective of our study is to show the real evidence of volumetric contour correction using autologous fat injection.Methods:The present study was a descriptive study carried out in the department of plastic surgery of a tertiary care hospital in Tamilnadu, India. The study was carried out for a period of 6 months. Informed consent was obtained from all the participants included into the study after explaining the complete study procedure. The data was collected using a semi-structured proforma. Descriptive statistics were used to describe the data collected during the study. Qualitative variables were described using frequency and percentages.Result:The site in injection were malar and periorbital region in 9 (75%), nasolabial fold in 2 (16.7%) and angle/body of mandible in 1 (8.3%). 7 (58.3%) were of age 20 to 29 years followed by 4 (33.3%) of age 30 to 39 years. 1 (8.3%) of age more than 39 years. 2 (16.7%) participants had resorption of the graft and for them second fat transferring was done which was successful. 11 (91.7%) were satisfied with the outcome of the procedure.Conclusion:Autologous fat grafting is reliable, safe and a non-invasive procedure that could aid in volumetric face lifting. The proportion of patient satisfied with the outcome was on the higher side and for those in whom initial resorption happened additional grafting had led to a successful outcome.

 
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