A Comparison of Cell-Enriched Fat Transfer to Conventional Fat Grafting after Aesthetic Procedures Using a Patient Satisfaction Survey

Abstract

Cell-enriched fat transfer to the face and body of aesthetic patients produces high satisfaction rates. Our preliminary data demonstrates similar satisfaction with regard to symmetry, scarring, and deformity in patients treated with CEFT versus AFT, without any complications. Unexpectedly, a clinical and statistical improvement in pigmentation was seen for patients treated with CEFT over AFT. Further studies need to be done to better understand this phenomenon.

Expanded Stem Cells, Stromal-Vascular Fraction, and Platelet-Rich Plasma Enriched Fat: Comparing Results of Different Facial Rejuvenation Approaches in a Clinical Trial

“…After fat grafting, there is a progressive improvement of the skin texture, elasticity, and color over a few months. [13][14][15] Therefore, adipose tissue seems to be not only a simple filler but also a dynamic filler with two types of different and supplementary effects, the volumetric effect and the regenerative effect. The physiologic mechanisms of these dynamic phenomena are still not completely elucidated.…”

Cell-assisted lipotransfer in the clinical treatment of facial soft tissue deformity

“…Mailey et al (37) reported similar results between CAL and unenhanced cases with regard to symmetry, scarring and deformity; however, they did report a significant increase in skin improvement in patients who underwent CAL. It is well known that volume loss in the upper one-third of the face contributes significantly to the look of aging (38).…”

Autologous Fat Transfer for Facial Rejuvenation: A Systematic Review on Technique, Efficacy, and Satisfaction

“…More important is the fact that several studies neglected to specify the complications and only sufficed with the annotation that there were none. These studies 67 , 68 were therefore excluded, and this adds further to a possible reporting bias. Finally, the very definition of a complication of AFT in facial rejuvenation is a complicated matter and a clear consensus whether, for example, postoperative pain qualifies as a complication or part of the normal postoperative course is still lacking.…”