CompletedNot Applicable

Fat Grafting an Ideal Filler For Contour Deformities With Hyperpigmentation On Face

Pakistan100 participantsStarted 2022-02-22

Plain-language summary

Pigmentary changes are commonly associated with contour defects of facial region. These deformities cause cosmetic concerns. Traditionally used techniques indwelling limitations and therefore it invokes innovative techniques to treat contour abrasion and pigmentation simultaneously. The current study focuses on evaluation of the role of autologous fat in improving contour defects of face associated with hyperpigmentation. 100 subjects having contour defects related skin pigmentation were recruited from Feb 2022 till Feb 2023. Fat was harvested, processed under sterilized conditions and grafted into the affected regions of face. The patients were kept under follow up for one year after fat injection. Subjective as well as objective evaluation was done before treatment and one year after fat injection. Results showed significant improvement in pigmentation after fat injection. Most of the patients had high satisfaction regarding improvement in pigmentation and pliability of the grafted area after use of fat graft. A software Image J was applied to objectively showing changes in hyperpigmentation of face after fat graft. In conclusion, utility of autologous fat has effective and promising role as an ideal filler for treating contour defects of face with pigmentary changes

Who can participate

Age range

10 Years – 50 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Pigmentation with contour defect Exclusion Criteria: * Unfit for anesthesia

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What they're measuring

IDC

Timeframe: 6 Months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06103461

SponsorKing Edward Medical University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-02-21

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