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Evaluating the Efficacy of Dermabrasion, Fat Grafting, and Fibrous Septa Release: A Clinical Study.
| Τίτλος: | Evaluating the Efficacy of Dermabrasion, Fat Grafting, and Fibrous Septa Release: A Clinical Study. |
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| Συγγραφείς: | Shaeer FS; College of Medicine, Ninevah University, Mosul, 41001, Iraq. faysalsaudshaeer@gmail.com. |
| Πηγή: | Aesthetic plastic surgery [Aesthetic Plast Surg] 2026 Jun; Vol. 50 (12), pp. 4732-4737. Date of Electronic Publication: 2026 Apr 21. |
| Τύπος έκδοσης: | Journal Article |
| Γλώσσα: | English |
| Στοιχεία περιοδικού: | Publisher: Springer-Verlag Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 7701756 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1432-5241 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 0364216X NLM ISO Abbreviation: Aesthetic Plast Surg Subsets: MEDLINE |
| Imprint Name(s): | Original Publication: New York, Springer-Verlag. |
| Ιατρικοί όροι (MeSH): | Dermabrasion*/methods , Patient Satisfaction*/statistics & numerical data , Adipose Tissue*/transplantation , Cellulite*/surgery , Cosmetic Techniques*, Humans ; Female ; Retrospective Studies ; Adult ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Treatment Outcome ; Esthetics ; Young Adult |
| Περίληψη: | Background: Minimally invasive cosmetic procedures such as dermabrasion, fat grafting, and fibrous septa release have gained popularity for addressing various aesthetic concerns, including skin texture irregularities, volume loss, and cellulite. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and patient satisfaction associated with these procedures. Methods: A retrospective study was conducted on 150 patients who underwent dermabrasion, fat grafting, or fibrous septa release between January 2021 and December 2022. Patient data were obtained from hospital records and included demographic details, pre- and post-procedure photographs, complication rates, and patient satisfaction scores measured using the FACE-Q Satisfaction with Appearance Scale. Comparative statistical analyses were performed to evaluate outcomes. Results: Dermabrasion led to improvement in 86% (n = 43) of patients, primarily in skin texture and acne scars, with mild erythema observed in 12% (n = 6). Fat grafting yielded successful volume restoration in 90% (n = 45), with minor fat absorption in 8% (n = 4). Fibrous septa release improved cellulite appearance in 80% (n = 40) of patients, though 24% (n = 12) experienced transient bruising. Patient satisfaction scores were highest for fat grafting (mean = 8.9 ± 0.6), followed by dermabrasion (8.3 ± 0.9) and fibrous septa release (7.8 ± 1.1) (p = 0.03). Conclusion: Each procedure demonstrated efficacy in treating specific aesthetic conditions. Dermabrasion is most effective for surface-level skin imperfections, fat grafting for volume enhancement, and fibrous septa release for cellulite reduction. All showed acceptable safety profiles and high patient satisfaction. Future prospective studies with larger cohorts and long-term follow-up are recommended to validate these findings. Level of Evidence Ii: This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 . (© 2026. Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature and International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.) |
| Competing Interests: | Declarations. Conflict of interest: The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest to disclose. Human and Animal Rights/Ethical Approval: This article does not contain any studies with human participants or animals performed by any of the authors. Informed Consent: For this type of study, informed consent is not required. |
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| Contributed Indexing: | Keywords: Aesthetic dermatology; Cosmetic procedures; Dermabrasion; Fat grafting; Fibrous septa release; Patient satisfaction |
| Entry Date(s): | Date Created: 20260421 Date Completed: 20260629 Latest Revision: 20260629 |
| Update Code: | 20260630 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s00266-026-05860-w |
| PMID: | 42014528 |
| Βάση Δεδομένων: | MEDLINE |
| ISSN: | 1432-5241 |
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| DOI: | 10.1007/s00266-026-05860-w |