Comparison of techniques for long-term storage of fat grafts: An experimental study


Atik B., Oztuerk G., Erdogan E., Tan O.

PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY, vol.118, no.7, pp.1533-1537, 2006 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

Abstract

Background: Absorption of autologous fat graft in the recipient area necessitates recurrent fat transplantation. Harvesting extra tissue during the first operation and storing it for future use is considered a solution to this problem.