PHAT Lips and PHAT Face: Platelet Hybridized Adipose Therapy for Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System and Dermal Rejuvenation

Abstract

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has increasingly been used for facial rejuvenation in conjunction with other modalities such as microneedling or on its own. Nanofat grafting to the face has also been utilized for skin quality improvements. Our group previously described the novel combined PHAT (Platelet Hybridized Adipose Transplant)1 technique for hair restoration. In this series, we describe our experience with PHAT technique for lip and facial rejuvenation to improve the quality of facial skin and superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS), and enhancing surgical results.

The Detailed Anatomy of the Deep Plane of the Face and Neck with Current Nomenclature

“…The buccal fat consists of much larger, lobular cells than seen in the more superficial layers. These fat cells are considered to be more stem-cell rich and are histologically comparable to the orbital fat 19 .…”

“…These fat cells are considered to be more stem cell rich and are histologically comparable to the orbital fat. 18…”