Readers will discover the relatively new and rapidly growing field of regenerative surgery and fat grafting, valuable for numerous plastic surgery, reconstructive, and aesthetic/cosmetic essentials. Though many books have covered specific areas or topics in regenerative surgery, the market lacks a work that tackles the full spectrum of regenerative surgery and its clinical application. This book responds to that need and presents chapters written by the best: world-renowned surgeons in their field.

After an introduction that reflects basic research, most of the book focuses on clinical experience as it relates to applied techniques of processing fat and on the different uses from head to toe. Readers will learn about the history of regenerative surgery, important definitions and background information, and the evidence supporting the use of regenerative surgery. Practitioners will also find valuable guidance regarding the application of stem cells, evaluation of patient needs, and operative techniques for fat transfer. Subsequent chapters address topics such as graft types, the skin, wound healing, scar treatment, osteoarthritis, burns, scleroderma, hair rejuvenation, facial enhancement combined with facelift, chin augmentation with fat, and breast argumentation or reconstruction with fat. Particular attention is paid to gluteal augmentation with fat, body contouring, genital male and female rejuvenation, and upper and lower extremity regenerative surgery. Surgical anatomy and complications treatment and prevention were emphasized when applied. This resulted is two volumes that encompass 114 chapters, with multiple figures, and video clips, written by 242 authors (including 72 female colleagues) from five continents.

Highly informative and carefully structured, this book provides invaluable insight for beginners and experienced plastic surgeons alike, while benefitting advanced surgeons, specialists, and undergraduate and graduate students.

Review

“A timely and thorough book on fat grafting for specific regenerative surgery applications for the clinical audience. … This book is a very thorough review of the multitude of clinical fat grafting applications in regenerative surgery … it is a worthy and laudable reference text. … Plastic and Aesthetic Regenerative Surgery and Fat Grafting: Clinical Application and Operative Techniques should be regarded as an excellent resource for all (aspiring) plastic surgeons throughout their career, ranging from students to trainees to practicing surgeons.” (Ivona Percec and Stephanie Honig, Aesthetic Surgery Journal, October 19, 2022)

Contents

Part I: Introductory Part
Part II: Stem Cells and Clinical Path
Part III: Operative Techniques for Fat Grafting
Part IV: Regenerative Surgery: Reconstructive Areas of Application
Part V: Regenerative Surgery: Aesthetic Areas of Application, Hair
Part VI: Regenerative Surgery: Aesthetic Areas of Application, Skin
Part VII: Regenerative Surgery Aesthetic and Reconstructive Areas of Application, Face
Part VIII: Breast Augmentation and Mastopexi with Fat
Part IX: Breast Reconstruction with Fat
Part X: Gluteal Augmentation with Fat, Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) and Related Body Contouring
Part XI: Genital Rejuvenation
Part XII: Upper Extremity
Part XIII: Lower Extremity