Autologous Cryopreserved Fat Grafting Study

STUDY BASICS

Do you have a dent, depression, or abnormal appearance, anywhere on the head or face a traumatic injury or surgery, especially facial bone surgery or neurosurgery? If you’re at least 18 years old, you may be eligible to participate in a research study assessing a new, innovative, and minimally invasive treatment to restore your appearance using your own fat cells.

STUDY PURPOSE

The purpose of this research study is to assess a new, minimally invasive surgical intervention to restore and correct deformities of the head and face following a surgery, an accident, or trauma (physical injury).

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?

Are you seeking to correct the appearance of a head/face dent, depression, or abnormality resulting from a physical injury or surgery?

Are you 18 years of age or older?

Has your last head/face surgery treatment, AND / OR injury occurred more than 3 months ago?

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

• This will be a two-stage procedure: Stage one will involve collecting your own fat tissue (liposuction), using the tissue to restore shape (contour) and appearance, and banking (storing) the extra fat tissue for later use.
• A shorter second procedure is performed approximately 3 months later utilizing the banked fat tissue without requiring additional collection of fat tissue (liposuction).
• Both procedures are minimally invasive outpatient treatments.
• Your study participation will last approximately 8 months.