Background Adipose tissue has recently become one of the most promising and
predominant sources of mesenchymal stem cells owing to its high accessibility, culturing …

Background The increasing popularity of cosmetic injections using various fillers and
neuromodulators for facial rejuvenation has brought both new opportunities and challenges …

Hydrogels composed of natural polysaccharides have been widely used as filling materials,
with a growing interest in medical cosmetology and skin care. However, conventional …

Background Despite the pivotal role of fat grafting in plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic
surgery, inconsistent survival rates of transplanted adipose tissue, primarily due to early …

White adipose tissue, now recognized as an endocrine organ, is not just a tissue merely
made up of adipocytes. Since their discovery in 2001, adipose-derived stem/stromal cells …

Background Owing to the delicate structure of the adipose tissue, fat necrosis accounts for
43.7% of all complications after autologous fat grafting; however, its regulation remains …

Background Autogenous fat grafting (AFG) has become a common procedure to optimize
aesthetic results in breast augmentation (BA). However, complications or outcomes in …

Background Hyperpigmented scars, particularly in exposed body areas, can be difficult to
conceal and may evoke psychological distress. While the precise causes of scar dyschromia …

Background Reducing absorption after autologous fat grafting is a current challenge.
Pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ) is the strongest known catalyst of redox reactions, which …

Background Velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI) is a known complication of transoral surgery,
with a reported incidence of 8.1%. The main factor related to VPI is the split of the soft palate …