Autologous Fat Transfer National Consensus Survey: Trends in Techniques for Harvest, Preparation, and Application, and Perception of Short- and Long-Term Results

Abstract

Currently, plastic surgeons across the country report a uniformity of autologous fat grafting techniques with acceptable patient satisfaction.

Autologous Fat Transplantation – A Paradigm Shift in Breast Reconstruction

“…Larger cells have a higher likelihood of mechanical cell membrane damage during extraction, and it may be this variable of cell size relative to cannula hole-size that is more important than the specific area on the body used for harvest per se. Another variable of unknown importance in fat harvesting remains the negative impact of air exposure (Kaufman et al, 2007). Despite its widespread mention, there is a paucity of scientific data quantifying the effect of air exposure on adipocyte viability (Aboudib et al, 1992).…”

Strategies for Bioengineered Scaffolds that Support Adipose Stem Cells in Regenerative Therapies

“…In a national consensus survey, 92% of physicians stated that their patients experienced some degree of resorption, 52% reported a resorption rate of 50% or greater [74]. Mature adipocytes constitute the majority of the transplant volume, and since these cells are in a terminally differentiated state, they lack the ability for self-renewal and proliferation.…”

Advanced Lipotransfer Techniques

“…Our first results were presented at the Brazilian Congress Belho Horizonte in 1986 (17) . Since then we continue to improve our technique, looking for the best protocol to cover all aspects of this procedure, despite being easily reproducible, it has a high rate of failure if the basic principles of tissue transplantation are not respected (18). This chapter summarizes our current technique of EAM, based on the results of the last 5 consecutive years of its application.…”