Autologous Fat Transfer

With contributions from international experts, this book covers all aspects of autologous fat transfer, from the history of fat transfer, through non-cosmetic applications of fat transfer, to preoperative care, complications, and medical-legal aspects.

It is with great pleasure that I submit a foreword for this new book. Many authors have written in detail about fat transplantation; however, experience and education are never enough on any of the cosmetic ? elds. The ? rst text on fat transplantation by Charles H. Willi dates back to 1926. This means that someone before us understood the importance of autologous resources that we have. The technique has naturally evolved and has developed in these years. It is of utmost importance for a cosmetic surgeon to know every detail about the techniques: anatomy, metabolism of fat, pharmacology, and eventually the treatment of compli- tions. A simple procedure is not necessarily a procedure that has no complications. All over the world and all over the centuries beauty has been a great spiritual force and has affected the evolution of civilization. Nowadays we are going toward an era in which major cosmetic surgical te- niques are not so requested anymore. Patients want to stay young; they do not want to become young again! Fat is a wonderful resource, which can be used for reconstructive purposes or for cosmetic ones. It is important for any surgeon paving the ? rst steps in this ? eld to study and read and learn every time a bit more in order to have the best results with the least problems. I congratulate the author and my friend Mel Shiffman for his precious contributions in everything he does.

History, Principles, Fat Cell Physiology and Metabolism. - History of Autologous Fat Transfer. - History of Autologous Fat Transplant Survival. - Principles of Autologous Fat Transplantation. - The Adipocyte Anatomy, Physiology, and Metabolism/Nutrition. - Fat Cell Biochemistry and Physiology. - White Adipose Tissue as an Endocrine Organ. - Preoperative. - Preoperative Consultation. - Techniques for Aesthetic procedures. - Guidelines for Autologous Fat Transfer, Evaluation, and Interpretation of Results. - Face Rejuvenation with Rice Grain-Size Fat Implants. - Fat Transfer in the Asian. - Subcison with Fat Transfer. - Autologous Fat Transplantation for Acne Scars. - The Art of Facial Lipoaugmentation. - Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma to Enhance Effectiveness of Autologous Fat Grafting. - Fat Transfer to the Face. - Fat Autograft Retention with Albumin. - Aesthetic Face-lift Using Fat Transfer. - Fat Transfer to the Glabella and Forehead. - Eyebrow Lift with Fat Transfer. - Treatment of Sunken Eyelid. - Fat Graft Postvertical Myectomy for Crow s Feet Wrinkle Treatment. - Optimizing Midfacial Rejuvenation: The Midface Lift and Autologous Fat Transfer. - Autologous Fat Transfer to the Cheeks and Chin. - Nasal Augmentation with Autologous Fat Transfer. - Lipotransfer to the Nasolabial Folds and Marionette Lines. - Autologous Fat Transplantation to the Lips. - Three Dimensional Facelift. - Complementary Fat Grafting of the Face. - Fat Transplants in Male and Female Genitals. - History of Breast Augmentation with Autologous Fat. - Breast Augmentation with Autologous Fat. - Fat Transfer and Implant Breast Augmentation. - Fat Transfer with Platelet-Rich Plasma for Breast Augmentation. - Cell-Assisted Lipotransfer for Breast Augmentation: Grafting of Progenitor-Enriched Fat Tissue. - Fat Transfer to the Hand forRejuvenation. - Correction of Deep Gluteal and Trochanteric Depressions Using a Combination of Liposculpturing with Lipo-Augmentation. - Buttocks and Legs Fat Transfer: Beautification, Enlargement, and Correction of Deformities. - Autologous Fat Transfer for Gluteal Augmentation. - Autologous Fat for Liposuction Defects. - Periorbital Fat Transfer with Platelet Growth Factor. - Cryopreserved Fat. - Techniques for Non-Aesthetic Procedures. - Fat Transfer for Non-Aesthetic Procedures. - Fat Transplantation for Mild Pectus Excavatum. - Correction of Hemifacial Atrophy with Fat Transfer. - Recontouring Postradiation Thigh Defect with Autologous Fat Grafting. - Management of Migraine Headaches with Botulinum Toxin and Fat Transfer. - Retropharyngeal Fat Transfer for Congenital Short Palate. - Autologous Fat Grafts Placed Around Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Total Joint Prostheses to Prevent Heterotopic Bone. - Autologous Fat Grafts for Skull Base Repair After Craniotomies. - Fat Processing and Survival. - Fat Processing Techniques in Autologous Fat Transfer. - Injection Gun Used as a Precision Device for Fat Transfer. - Tissue Processing Considerations for Autologous Fat Grafting. - Fat Grafting Review and Fate of the Subperiostal Fat Graft. - COMPLICATIONS. - Complications of Fat Transfer. - Facial Fat Hypertrophy in Patients Who Receive Autologous Fat Tissue Transfer. - Lid Deformity Secondary to Fat Transfer. - Miscellaneous. - The Viability of Human Adipocytes After Liposuction Harvest. - Autologous Fat Grafting: A Study of Residual Intracellular Adipocyte Lidocaine. - Autologous Fat Transfer National Consensus Survey: Trends in Techniques and Results for Harvest, Preparation, and Application. - Medical Legal Aspects of Autologous Fat Transplantation. - Editor s Commentary.