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Category: Skin Rejuvenation

Clarification of the Concept of “Regeneration” in the Context of Calcium Hydroxylapatite and Its Promotion in Regenerative Aesthetics

Posted in Aesthetic Dermatology (Facial Volume Restoration), Facial Rejuvenation & Skin Quality, Facial Volume Restoration, Ideas & Innovations, Latest News, Skin Rejuvenation

Date Published: 22 October 2025 Tonnard, Verpaele, & Romero discuss the use of the term regeneration in aesthetic medicine, emphasizing that treatments like Calcium Hydroxylapatite primarily promote tissue remodeling rather than true biological regeneration and highlight the need for more precise terminology in the field. The article was published in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal.

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LaMiNa: A Creative Synergistic Approach to Facial Rejuvenation

Posted in Combination with Energy Based Devices, Dermatology, Facial Rejuvenation & Skin Quality, Nanofat Microneedling, Office Based Aesthetic Medicine, Skin Rejuvenation

Date Published: 27 March 2023 Richard Brannon Claytor, et al., investigate the recovery potential of autologous nanofat when added to co-terminus CO2 lasering and microneedling treatment of fine lines and rhytids in facial skin. The article was published in Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum.

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The Influence of Fat Grafting on Skin Quality in Cosmetic Foot Grafting: A Randomized, Cross-Over Clinical Trial

Posted in Clinical Trials & Pilot Studies, Dermatology, Foot & Ankle, Foot Fat Pad, Orthopedics, Skin Rejuvenation, Sports Medicine

Date Published: 10 July 2018 Stephanie E. Farber, et al., conducted a clinical trial with results indicating that pedal fat grafting resulted in a clinically significant and sustained increase in dermal thickness, as well as an improvement in skin quality. The article was published in Aesthetic Surgery Journal.

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Nanofat Grafting: Basic Research and Clinical Applications

Posted in Clinical Trials & Pilot Studies, Dermatology, Facial Rejuvenation & Skin Quality, Office Based Aesthetic Medicine, Skin Rejuvenation, Techniques & Methods, Techniques & Methods for Fat Harvesting, Processing & Grafting

October 2013 Drs. Tonnard and Verpaele published a study titled “Nanofat Grafting: Basic Research and Clinical Applications” in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. The study evaluated the cellular contents of Nanofat and its efficacy in clinical applications which “showed remarkable improvements in skin quality 6 months postoperatively.” Click below to read the full study.

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Nanofat Grafting in Facial Rejuvenation: An Innovative Technique

Posted in Clinical Trials & Pilot Studies, Dermatology, Facial Rejuvenation & Skin Quality, Office Based Aesthetic Medicine, Skin Rejuvenation

Sophie Menkes conducted this study into using nanofat in facial rejuvenation. She aimed to assess whether the novel nanofat grafting procedure improves skin quality while yielding a regenerative effect and whether this novel technique can also achieve a lifting effect. Click here to read and access this article.

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Nanofat in Facial Rejuvenation: Step-by-Step Procedure, Patient Evaluation and Recovery Process

Posted in Clinical Trials & Pilot Studies, Dermatology, Facial Rejuvenation & Skin Quality, Office Based Aesthetic Medicine, Skin Rejuvenation, Techniques & Methods, Techniques & Methods for Fat Harvesting, Processing & Grafting

January 28th, 2021 SDARTs faculty member, Nabil Fakih, MD, MSc, et al, published a new study on nanofat in facial rejuvenation. This study was published in the American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery. Want to learn more from Dr. Nabil Fakih? Visit the SDARTs Online Learning Platform >

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Subcutaneous Injections of Nanofat Adipose-derived Stem Cell Grafting in Facial Rejuvenation

Posted in Clinical Trials & Pilot Studies, Dermatology, Facial Rejuvenation & Skin Quality, Office Based Aesthetic Medicine, Skin Rejuvenation

March 17th, 2020 Author and SDARTs Faculty Member Sophie Menkes, MD, et al, conducted a study on the use of subcutaneous nanofat injections for facial rejuvenation. The results open up a new realm of possibilities with nanofat. This article was published in the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal. Have questions for the author? Post them […]

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