[The application of facial liposuction and fat grafting in the remodeling of facial contour].

[OBJECTIVE] To investigate the application of facial liposuction and fat grafting in the remodeling of facial contour.

[METHODS] From Nov. 2008 to Mar. 2014, 49 cases received facial liposuction and fat grafting to improve facial contours. Subcutaneous facial liposuction with tumescent technique and chin fat grafting were performed in all the cases, buccal fat pad excision of fat in 7 cases, the masseter injection of botulinum toxin type A in 9 cases, temporal fat grafting in 25 cases, forehead fat grafting in 15 cases.

[RESULTS] Marked improvement was achieved in all the patients with stable results during the follow-up period of 6 - 24 months. Complications, such as asymmetric, unsmooth and sagging were retreated with acceptance results.

[CONCLUSION] Combination application of liposuction and fat grafting can effectively and easily improve the facial contour with low risk.