Lipofilling as an aesthetic restorative technique for the facial hemiatrophy of Parry-Romberg syndrome: An analysis of 27 cases

Introduction: The aim of this paper is to present our experience using autologous fat transplantation for facial augmentation and to evaluate the effectiveness of lipofilling in different regions of the face for the reconstruction and aesthetic improvement of the facial contouring.

Case presentation: Data in term to the age, gender distribution, harvest and injection sites, degree of satisfaction with post-surgical facial, and complications were recorded.

Discussion: Progressive haemifacial atrophy, also Known as Parry Romberg's disease, is a common craniofacial disease that conventionally affects the subcutaneous tissue on one side of the face. We report here a series of 27cases of hemifacial atrophy (Parry-Romberg syndrome), admitted to our department, and treated with lipofilling in conformity with Coleman's guidelines. The volume of fat grafting was assessed by an attempt to reach symmetry with the controlateral side within a single procedure.

Conclusion: All patients claimed that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the aesthetic results and affirmed that it had a positive psychological impact on their daily life.