Complications in Facial Fat Grafting

  • Jose Maria Serra-Renom
  • Jose Maria Serra-Mestre
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Abstract

The injection of fat in the facial region is a relatively safe procedure. When performed correctly, the complication rate is low [1, 2].

Keywords

Fat grafting Lipofilling Fat injection Complications Fat emboli Reabsorption Migration Asymmetries Infection Cyst 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Jose Maria Serra-Renom
    • 1
  • Jose Maria Serra-Mestre
    • 1
  1. 1.Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic SurgeryUniversitat International de Catalunya Hospital Quirón BarcelonaBarcelonaSpain

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