Alternative Therapies to Fat Grafting in the Craniofacial Region

J Craniofac Surg. 2019 May/Jun;30(3):630-635. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000005335.

Abstract

Autologous fat grafting is a technique with various applications in the craniofacial region ranging from the treatment of wounds, scars, keloids, and soft tissue deformities. In this review, alternative therapies to fat grafting are discussed. These are composed of established therapies like silicone gel or sheeting, corticosteroids, cryotherapy, and laser therapy. Novel applications of negative pressure wound therapy, botulinum toxin A injection, and biologic agents are also reviewed.

MeSH terms

  • Adipose Tissue / transplantation
  • Autografts
  • Botulinum Toxins, Type A / therapeutic use
  • Cicatrix / surgery
  • Craniocerebral Trauma / therapy*
  • Cryotherapy*
  • Facial Injuries / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Laser Therapy*
  • Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy*
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures
  • Silicone Gels / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Silicone Gels
  • Botulinum Toxins, Type A