Fat Grafting for Hand Rejuvenation

Seminars in Plastic Surgery 2020; 34: 047-052 DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1700960The hands are one of the most visible parts of the body, and prominent dorsal veins and extensor tendons are the most readily recognized signs of the aging process. Fat grafting has been demonstrated to be a safe and effective method of hand rejuvenation by restoration of subcutaneous fat. Despite some variability in the technical approach, fat grafting techniques are consistent in their use of low-pressure injection with standard cannula sizes, small aliquots of graft, and a total volume of graft greater than or equal to 15 mL per hand. While distribution of the fat is an area of debate and a topic of active research, published studies have shown high patient satisfaction rates, suggesting that perhaps the restoration of volume alone is paramount. In this article, we will review the applications of fat grafting to the hand, focusing primarily on its role in hand rejuvenation. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: Seminars in Plastic Surgery - February 14, 2020 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Conlon, Christopher J. Abu-Ghname, Amjed Davis, Matthew J. Ali, Kausar Winocour, Sebastian J. Eisemann, Michael L. Winocour, Julian Tags: Review Article Source Type: research