The impact of liposuction cannula size on adipocyte viability

TY - JOUR

T1 - The impact of liposuction cannula size on adipocyte viability

AU - Austen WG Jr., Kirkham JC, Lee JH, McCormack MC, Randolph MA,

AU - Medina, Miguel A

N1 - PURPOSE: Autologous fat transfer ("fat grafting") is widely used in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, but long-term outcomes remain inconsistent. Each step in the transfer process can cause mechanical damage to the graft tissue. In particular, liposuction breaks aspirated adipose tissue into distinct globules and subjects it to shear forces, both of which can impact subsequent fat graft viability.

PY - 2012

Y1 - 2012

UR - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22964677

M3 - Article

VL - 69

JO - Annals of Plastic Surgery

JF - Annals of Plastic Surgery

ER -