Fat Hypertrophy After Autologous Fat Transfer

Abstract

This case report demonstrates the unpredictable nature of autologous fat grafting. Clinicians should be aware of this potential complication of fat hypertrophy after autologous fat grafting.

Fat, Stem Cells, and Platelet-Rich Plasma

“…When patients gain or lose a substantial amount of weight postoperatively, the graft changes size accordingly, potentially necessitating debulking or additional grafting. [144][145][146] In regions with thin or delicate skin, it is difficult to remove excess fat once placed. Therefore, it is better to err on the side of undercorrection and plan to stage filling over multiple procedures.…”

Autologous fat transfer to the cranio-maxillofacial region: Updates and controversies

“…Infection and damage to underlying structures are rare with a sterile technique, blunt cannulas and precise knowledge of the facial anatomy. A rare reported aesthetic complication is the overgrowth of the graft (Latoni et al, 2000;Miller and Popp, 2002;Guaraldi et al, 2005). The most severe complications that can be found in the scientific literature include fat embolism with subsequent blindness, aphasia, motor restriction and even acute fatal stroke (Teimourian, 1988;Dreizen and Framm, 1989;Egido et al, 1993;Feinendegen et al, 1998;Yoon et al, 2003).…”

Lipoescultura facial: técnica quirúrgica y revisión bibliográfica

“…Dado que lo general es que haya una tasa de reabsorción de al menos un 50%, este porcentaje es muy variable, pudiendo presentarse casos de reabsorciones nulas, y habiendo sido descritos casos de sobrecrecimiento e hipertrofia de la grasa autóloga transferida. Estamos ante una técnica de naturaleza impredecible y debemos ser cautelosos en su utilización 25 .…”