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Published: 01 Jan 2020

ISSN: 2958-6194 (Print) ; 2958-6208 (Online)

BSAPS Journal, Volume 1, Issue 1, January 2020

Procedure, Applications and Outcomes of Lipoinjection for Soft Tissue Augmentation

Islam MT1, Siddiky SA2

1. Mirza Mohammad Tyeabul Islam, Assistant professor and Head, Department of Plastic Surgery, Cumilla Medical College, Cumilla. Email: tyemirza@hotmail.com

2. Sayeed Ahmed Siddiky, FCPS, FRCS, FACS ,Consultant Plastic & Aesthetic Surgeon Institute: Cosmetic Surgery Centre Ltd & Bangladesh Specialized Hospital Ltd , Dhaka, Bangladesh , Email: sasiddiky@gmail.com

1. Mirza Mohammad Tyeabul Islam, Assistant professor and Head, Department of Plastic Surgery, Cumilla Medical College, Cumilla. Email: tyemirza@hotmail.com

Abstract: 

Introduction: Plastic surgeons all over the world are challenged with a dramatically increased public interest and demand for aesthetic contouring surgery. There is growing advocacy for autologous fat transfer techniques for contouring various defects among surgeons due to its safety, flexibility and long-lasting results. 

Methods: This study was conducted between March 2017 to July 2019. Patients with contour deformities were enrolled consecutively. All participants were subjected to a full clinical history and general clinical examination with laboratory findings to confirm their fitness for surgery. Fat harvested and lipoinjection procedure performed. Patients were followed up for six months and beyond. Surgeon satisfaction and patient satisfaction assessment was performed by clinical examination and comparing the preoperative and six-month postoperative photographs

Results: Total 22 patients were included in the study of which 19 patients were female and 3 patients male. Indications of lipoinjection were- Facial rejuvenation”, Hand rejuvenation“, Breast augmentation and asymmetry), Facial Scarl, Gluteal augmentation. Overall results of the procedure was excellent. 

Conclusion: Soft tissue augmentation with autologous fat, which leaves no incisional scar and lacks the complications associated with foreign materials, can be an ideal procedure for plastic surgeons.

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Procedure, Applications and Outcomes of Lipoinjection for Soft Tissue Augmentation