The Skinny on Fat Saturday, October 11 Sat, Oct 11 2:00-3:30 p.m. CDT
This session explores the evolving role of adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) in fat grafting, with an emphasis on their potential to enhance graft survival and angiogenesis. Faculty will examine regulatory considerations surrounding stem cell manipulation in clinical settings, ensuring learners understand both scientific potential and compliance obligations. The session covers the principles of composite breast augmentation—combining implants with autologous fat transfer—including patient selection, surgical techniques, and expected clinical outcomes. Participants will learn evidence-based methods for large-volume fat harvesting, processing (centrifugation, filtration, decantation), and reinjection, as well as strategies to reduce complications such as fat necrosis, oil cysts, and infection. The impact of technique, patient factors, and processing variables on long-term graft retention will also be discussed to support predictable, safe outcomes in aesthetic practice.
Upon completion of this learning activity, participants should be able to:
- Define the role of adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) in fat grafting and describe their influence on angiogenesis and graft survival.
- Discuss the regulatory and ethical considerations involved in the clinical application of ADSCs and stem cell-enriched fat grafting.
- Explain the indications, techniques, and outcomes associated with composite breast augmentation using implants and autologous fat transfer.
- Describe best practices for large-volume fat harvesting, processing, and reinjection to optimize graft viability and minimize complications.
- Identify management strategies for common complications of fat grafting, including fat necrosis, oil cysts, and infection.
- Compare and contrast fat processing techniques and their effect on graft viability and retention, considering patient, technique, and recipient site-specific factors.
- Integrate current evidence and expert consensus into clinical protocols to achieve consistent and safe outcomes in fat grafting procedures.
Accreditation: The American Society of Plastic Surgeons® (ASPS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation: The ASPS designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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