Adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs): Current findings and future perspectives in structural facial fat grafting

Abstract

The authors describe how we age, the history of autologous fat grafting, the future of adipose stem cells (ADSCs), stem cell niche therapy, using adipose tissue, benefits of stem cells in fat transfer, research directions, aging and rejuvenation, and structural fat grafting including harvesting, refinement, and transfer; influence of local anesthesia on adipose tissue; and preoperative care. Potential areas for facial fat transfer, postoperative care, unfavorable points to fat grafting, graft survival, and complications are discussed.