Autologous fatty tissue is used routinely to treat conditions as varied as syndromic
defects, post-traumatic and postoperative complications, velopharyngeal insufficiency,
and aesthetic disorders. Fat has been transferred by injection since the beginning
of the last century, although the technique has become more popular in the last 25
years.
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Publication history
Published online: November 07, 2011
Accepted:
September 21,
2011
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© 2011 The British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
