Autologous fat grafting for the correction of cicatricial ectropion

Cicatricial ectropion can be corrected by invasive surgical modalities such as full-thickness skin graft, lateral tarsal strip procedure, etc., which are associated with donor site morbidity and additional scars. Use of autologous fat graft(AFG) in treatment of burn scars has previously shown encouraging clinical results as to skin colour, texture, and softness.
Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Tags: Correspondence and Communications Source Type: research