Category: Facial Surgery

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.

A Clinical Study of Platelet-Rich Fibrin Combined With Autologous High-Density Fat Transplantation in Augmentation Rhinoplasty

Posted in Facial Surgery, Plastic Surgery

May 2021 Dan Yan et al. published a study titled “A Clinical Study of Platelet-Rich Fibrin Combined With Autologous High-Density Fat Transplantation in Augmentation Rhinoplasty” in the Ear, Nose & Throat Journal. The study evaluated the clinical effect of autologous fat transplantation in augmentation rhinoplasty and found that it had successful, stable long-term effects without obvious […]

A Combined Approach for Fast Nanofat Microneedling

Posted in Facial Surgery, Nanofat Microneedling, Office Based Aesthetic Medicine, Plastic Surgery

Dr. Ronaldo Righesso published a new study titled “A Combined Approach for Fast Nanofat Microneedling” Dr. Righesso is a member of ISAPS and currently serves as president of the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery. This study was published in the Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery. Read the full study here: A Combined Approach for […]

The MACS-lift Short Scar Rhytidectomy

Posted in Facial Surgery, Plastic Surgery

March 17th, 2020 Authors and SDARTs Faculty members, Dr. Patrick Tonnard, MD, PhD, and Dr. Alexis Verpaele, MD, PhD, described their technique for their signature minimal access cranial suspension (MACS) short scar face lift. This article was published in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal. Want to learn more from Dr. Tonnard and Dr. Verpaele? Visit the […]

Sharp-Needle Intradermal Fat Grafting (SNIF)

Posted in Clinical Trials & Pilot Studies, Combination with Energy Based Devices, Facial Surgery, Office Based Aesthetic Medicine, Plastic Surgery, Techniques & Methods, Techniques & Methods for Fat Harvesting, Processing & Grafting

March 17th, 2020 Authors Assaf A. Zeltzer, MD, FCCP, and SDARTs Faculty members Patrick Tonnard, MD, PhD and Alexis Verpaele, MD, PhD, described their signature technique for facial rejuvenation with Sharp-Needle Intradermal Fat Grafting. This article was published in Oculoplastic Surgery. Want to learn more about SNIF? Visit the SDARTs Online Learning Center >

Microfat Grafting in Nasal Surgery

Posted in Aesthetic Dermatology (Facial Volume Restoration), Dermatology, Facial Surgery, Facial Volume Restoration, Office Based Aesthetic Medicine, Plastic Surgery

July 2nd, 2019 Author O. Onur Erol, MD, conducted a study to test the effectiveness of microfat grafting to treat nasal irregularities and deformities. This study was published in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal. Want to learn more about microfat grafting? Visit the SDARTs Online Learning Center >

The Role of Microfat Grafting in Facial Contouring

Posted in Aesthetic Dermatology (Facial Volume Restoration), Dermatology, Facial Surgery, Facial Volume Restoration, Office Based Aesthetic Medicine, Plastic Surgery, Reconstructive, Techniques & Methods for Fat Harvesting, Processing & Grafting

June 6th, 2019 SDARTs faculty members Alexis Verpaele, M.D., Ph.D., and Patrick Tonnard, M.D., Ph.D., along with Nicole Lindenblatt, MD and Astrid van Hulle, evaluated the effectiveness of microfat in facial contouring for aesthetic purposes. This study was published in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal. Want to learn directly from study authors, Dr. Verpaele and Dr. […]

Aging of the Upper Lip: Part II. Evidence-Based Rejuvenation of the Upper Lip

Posted in Dermatology, Facial Surgery, Office Based Aesthetic Medicine, Perioral Rejuvenation, Plastic Surgery, Skin Rejuvenation

May 31st, 2019 SDARTs faculty members Alexis Verpaele, M.D., Ph.D., and Patrick Tonnard, M.D., Ph.D., along with Lisa E. Ramaut, M.D. and Phillip N. Blondeel, M.D., Ph.D, authored this review on surgical rejuvenation of the upper lip. This study was published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Want to learn directly from study authors, Dr. Verpaele […]

Nanofat Needling: A Novel Method for Uniform Delivery of Adipose-Derived Stromal Vascular Fraction

Posted in Facial Surgery, Ideas & Innovations, Nanofat Microneedling, Office Based Aesthetic Medicine, Plastic Surgery

May 13th, 2019 SDARTs faculty members Alexis Verpaele, M.D., Ph.D., and Patrick Tonnard, M.D., Ph.D., along with Charan Jeganathan, M.D., and Lisa Ramaut, M.D., authored this study on the use of a new technique, called nanofat needling, for delivering AD-SVF to the skin. This study was published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. READ THE STUDY […]

Evaluation of Use of Adipose Cells in Various Procedures of Plastic Surgery

Posted in Facial Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Reconstructive

May 13th, 2019 Authors Somashekar Gejje, et al, conducted a study on the use of high resolution ultrasound in the volumetric quantification of adipose tissue during fat grafting procedures. This study was published in the Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. READ THE STUDY NOW Want to learn more about the use of ultrasound in […]