Application and observation of the curative effect of artificial ligament reestablishment combined with autologous fat transplantation in facial rejuvenation treatment
LIANG Qian
YANG Qi-feng
XIAO Xiang-yuan
LI Dong
Abstract：Objective To investigate the efficacy of facelift using artificial ligament combined with autologous fat transplantation in patients with facial aging.Methods Zygomatic ligament,masseteric cutaneous ligament and cheek-maxilla ligaments were rebuilt by embedding absorbable artificial ligaments (Weilamei and PPDO) into each side of the face with a small temporal in-hairline incision.The ligaments were pulled back and up to the end and then fixed in the deep temporal fascia.The malar fat pads were enhanced to improve facial soft tissue sagging.Meanwhile the autologous fat granules and nano fat were transplanted in the subcutaneous multi-level to improve facial soft tissue collapse.Results Eighteen patients were followed up from 6 months to 3 years after operation.All cases were improved to varying degrees and the degree of satisfaction was 83.3％.The main reason for dissatisfaction was the long-term absorption of fat.Conclusion This combined application of artificial ligament reestablishment and autologous fat transplantation provides a natural,balanced,rejuvenated aesthetic result with few complications and significant lifting.This procedure resulted in a high level of satisfaction among patients and surgeons.It should be considered for clinical application.
Keywords：Face rejuvenationPolydioxanone thread (PPDO)Absorbable artificial ligamentAutologous fat transplantationNanofat
Publication Date：2018-01-01
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：5( 17-20,23 )