Fat Grafting: Basic Science, Techniques, and Patient Management

• Type of Material: Article
• Authors: Orr Shauly, Emory University; Daniel J Gould, University of Southern California; Ashkan Ghavami, Ghavami Plastic Surgery
• Language: English
• Date: 2022-03-01
• Publisher: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins
• Publication Version: Final Published Version
• Copyright Statement: © 2022 The Authors. Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. on behalf of The American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
• License: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International
• Final Published Version (URL): http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/GOX.0000000000003987
• Title of Journal or Parent Work: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open
• Volume: 10
• Issue: 3
• Keywords: Fat Grafting; Transplant; Brazilian Butt Lift
• Research Categories: Health Sciences, Medicine and Surgery

Abstract

In this review, a summary of the rich history of autologous fat grafting is provided, and a comprehensive summary of the science and theory behind autologous adipocyte transplantation, as well as the techniques commonly used is described. These include recipient site preparation, harvesting, processing, and engraftment. In addition, important considerations for preoperative and postoperative management are discussed to maximize graft retention. Special considerations in grafting to the breast, face, and buttocks are also summarized.