Comparison of Five Methods of Fat Grafting



Omranifard M^{1, 4} ; Dahmardei M² ; Moghadam NA³ ; Ansari AM^{1, 4} ; Jazebi N^{1, 4} ; Otroj Z⁵ ; Koushki AM⁶
Source: Journal of Research in Medical Sciences Published:2012

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Recently autologous fat tissue transfer has gained much popularity. On the other hand, applying the transferring methods with a higher survival rate is still controversial. The aim of this study is to compare dermis-fat graft and dermal-fascia-fat graft. METHODS: This animal study was conducted in 2008-2009. 12 dogs underwent fat graft transfer in forms of free fat, dermisfat and dermal-fascia-fat. Two months post operation the grafts were removed and analyzed microscopically and macroscopically. RESULTS: The most significant weight loss was observed in circular free fat while, dermal-fascia-fat graft had the least. According to microscopical analysis the most considerable angiogenesis was improved in dermal-fascia-fat graft. CONCLUSIONS: Dermisfat graft had a higher survival rate than free fat graft. Considering the higher angiogenesis and collagen synthesis used in the dermalfascia- fat group, it seems that fat graft has more maintenance in the presence of fascia. To determine the influences of fascia further studies are recommended.