ABSTRACT
Objective To explore the clinical effect of treatment on facial soft tissue depression by autologous fat granule mixed with adipose-derived stem ceils.Methods A lof of 36 patients with facial soft tissue depression from September 2011 to March 2013 in this clinic were as the research objects.The autologous fat granules were harvested from patients' lateral thigh.The autologous fat granules mixed with adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) which were harvested by separating and cleaning were injected into facial soft tissue depression.The standard was based on the subjective satisfaction of patients and the physicians' objective assessment;there were two unrelated doctors to reach an objective assessment of the clinical efficacy based on the comparison of preoperative and postoperative photographs.Results A lof of 36 patients were followed up for 5 16 months,low absorption rate of injec ted fat and significant improvement in shape filling areas were observed,and skin texture,pores,spots and wrinkles were significantly improved.Conclusions Autologous fat granule mixed with AD SCs in the treatment of facial soft tissue depression is a minimally injuried,easily-handled,cheap and safe procedure.It is an ideal treatment of facial soft tissue depression.All the patients have no complications such as infection,induration and fat liquefaction.