Category: Office Based Aesthetic Medicine

Ocular Complications Following Autologous Fat Injections into Facial Area: Case Report of a Recovery from Visual Loss After Ophthalmic Artery Occlusion and a Review of the Literature

Posted in Aesthetic Dermatology (Facial Volume Restoration), Clinical Trials & Pilot Studies, Dermatology, Facial Surgery, Facial Volume Restoration, Office Based Aesthetic Medicine, Periorbital Rejuvenation, Plastic Surgery

Date Published: 23 February 2017 Szantyr, et al. present the first report of recovery from vision loss caused by ophthalmic artery occlusion following autologous fat injection. They discuss the importance of awareness of this complication and need for popularizing the treatment method to prevent such consequences. The article was published in the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Journal.

Complications of facial autologous fat grafting

Posted in Facial Surgery, Facial Volume Restoration, Latest News, Plastic Surgery, Techniques & Methods, Techniques & Methods for Fat Harvesting, Processing & Grafting

Date Published: 2 February 2024 Brown et al. review possible risk factors for adverse events associated with autologous fat grafting, investigate surgical techniques to mitigate these risks, and look into potential treatment options for complications of the procedure. The article was published in the Plastic and Aesthetic Research.

Fat embolism syndrome: a review in cosmetic surgery

Posted in Facial Surgery, Facial Volume Restoration, Ideas & Innovations, Latest News, Office Based Aesthetic Medicine, Plastic Surgery, Techniques & Methods for Fat Harvesting, Processing & Grafting

Date Published: 30 August 2024 Kim, et al. investigate fat embolism syndrome, an associated side effect of liposuction and fat grafting procedures, and identify effective treatment options based on the subtypes of this condition. The article was published in the Kosin Medical Journal.

Autologous Fat Grafting for Facial Rejuvenation

Posted in Aesthetic Dermatology (Facial Volume Restoration), Dermatology, Facial Rejuvenation & Skin Quality, Facial Volume Restoration, Office Based Aesthetic Medicine, Perioral Rejuvenation, Periorbital Rejuvenation, Techniques & Methods, Techniques & Methods for Fat Harvesting, Processing & Grafting

Date Published: 31 Jul 2023 Vasavada et al. provide a review of an autologous fat grafting procedure for facial rejuvenation. They discuss indications, equipment needed, techniques, and outcomes. The article was published in StatPearls [Internet].

The Effectiveness of Nanofat in the Management of Skin Scars: A Systematic Review

Posted in Dermatology, Facial Rejuvenation & Skin Quality, Office Based Aesthetic Medicine, Scar Treatment, Skin Scars & Acne Scarring

Date Published: 2 July 2025 Al-Sabri et al. conducted a systematic review to assess the effectiveness of Nanofat in treating various skin scars. Their findings suggest that Nanofat injections offer a minimally invasive and effective treatment option. The article was published in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal.

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.

Autologous Nanofat Injection Combined with Fractional CO2 Laser in the Treatment of Atrophic Acne Scars

Posted in Clinical Trials & Pilot Studies, Combination with Energy Based Devices, Dermatology, Facial Rejuvenation & Skin Quality, Office Based Aesthetic Medicine, Scar Treatment, Skin Scars & Acne Scarring

Date Published: 20 Mar 2024 Mahmoud A Rageh, et al. investigate the role of Nanofat in combination with fractional CO2 laser as a combined approach for treating atrophic acne scarring. The article was published in Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology.

Advancements in Regenerative Medicine for Aesthetic Dermatology: A Comprehensive Review and Future Trends

Posted in Aesthetic Dermatology (Facial Volume Restoration), Dermatology, Facial Rejuvenation & Skin Quality, Office Based Aesthetic Medicine, Skin Rejuvenation

Date Published: 31 March 2024 Federica Trovato et al. provide a review of the principles and techniques of regenerative medicine and how they apply to cosmetic dermatology. The article was published in Cosmetic.

The Efficacy of Autologous Nanofat Injection in the Treatment of Infraorbital Dark Colouration

Posted in Office Based Aesthetic Medicine, Periorbital Rejuvenation

October 2019 Ehab Z. Azzam et al. published “The Efficacy of Autologous Nanofat Injection in the Treatment of Infraorbital Dark Colouration” in The Egyptian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. They investigated the effects of Nanofat injections for the treatment of infra-orbital dark circles and concluded that it provided a significant improvement in skin quality. […]

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.

Hand Rejuvenation with Fat Grafting

Posted in Dermatology, Hand Rejuvenation, Office Based Aesthetic Medicine, Skin Rejuvenation, Techniques & Methods

April 2023 Rod J. Rohrich and Jasson T. Abraham published “Hand Rejuvenation with Fat Grafting” in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. In this article, they describe their technique for fat grafting to the hand and discuss results seen in the overall skin texture and appearance of the hands. Read the full study below.

Fat Grafting for Hand Rejuvenation

Posted in Hand Rejuvenation, Office Based Aesthetic Medicine

February 2020 Christopher J. Conlon et al. published an article titled “Fat Grafting for Hand Rejuvenation” in Seminars in Plastic Surgery. They review the safety and efficacy, as well as applications of fat grafting to the hand, focusing primarily on its use in hand rejuvenation. Click below to read the full study.