Fat Embolism After Autologous Facial Fat Grafting.
Nicolas S DhoogheSebastiaan MaesBernard DepypereKarel E Y ClaesRenaat CoopmanBela KubatMichel H PietteStan MonstreyPublished in: Aesthetic surgery journal (2021)
Although facial fat grafting is considered a safe procedure, one should be aware of the risk for fat embolism. Underreporting of this adverse event is likely. With no effective treatment and often detrimental outcome, preventive measures are of utmost importance to improve patient safety.