Korean J Dermatol.  2005 Sep;43(9):1257-1259.

A Case of a Bitemporal Atrophic Scar induced by Morphea, and treated by Autologous Fat Transplantation

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  • 1Department of Dermatology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. semoon@snu.ac.kr

Abstract

A contour change induced by a subcutaneous depleting disorder such as lupus or morphea can be corrected by filling the defect with an artificial or natural materials of the types of fillers, autologous fat is popularly utilized for volumetric correction. Autologus fat has many advantages, such as easy harvesting, free volume, and non-immunogenicity. Herein, we report a case who of a bilateral atrophic scar on the temple area induced by morphea which was successfully treated by autologous fat transplantation.

Keyword

Scar; Morphea; Autologous; Fat

MeSH Terms

Cicatrix*
Scleroderma, Localized*
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