https://pittplusme.org/study/2339
Autologous Facial Fat Grafting Study
STUDY BASICS
Are you woman 35-70 years old? Are you interested in cosmetic surgery? You may be eligible to participate in a research study to examine changes in facial skin appearance after facial fat grafting injections using your own fat tissue. The study aims to test two variations of standard of care surgical procedures. There will be no charge for any of the study procedures, including surgery.
STUDY PURPOSE
Facial fat grafting is a minimally-invasive surgical proedure commonly used to improve age-associated changes to the face. The aim of this research study is to compare changes in facial skin appearance after facial fat grafting. There will be no chaRge for any of the study procedures, including surgery.
COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?
- women 35-70 years of age
- have NOT received laser, IPL, Botox, injectable fillers, or other surgical cosmetic procedures on the face within at least the last 6 months.
WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT
- Participating in the study for up to 12 months.
- Participant visit may include up to a total of 10 in-person visits.
- Completing questionnaires related to the fat grafting procedure
- Evaluation of your face using photography and other methods.
IRB: STUDY21110089
- A single center, randomized study to evaluate skin characteristics after facial autologous fat grafting to both sides of the face using saline washed or unwashed fat graft.
MEET THE RESEARCHER
J. Peter Rubin
J. Peter Rubin, MD, is UPMC Endowed Professor and Chair of Plastic Surgery in the Department of Plastic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh. In addition, he is a Professor of Bioengineering. Dr. Rubin is a graduate of Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. Rubin’s research interests include application of adult adipose-derived stem cells for restoring damaged tissues after trauma and cancer therapy.