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ArticleAesthetic plastic surgery2025

Subject-Reported Satisfaction After Cell-Enriched Lipotransfer (CELT) for Lip Augmentation.

Sophia Diesch, Konstantin Frank, Vanessa Brébant, Sebastian Bohusch, Eva Brix, Rui Zeng, Lukas Prantl

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Sophia DieschDepartment of Plastic, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany. sophia.diesch@ukr.de.
Konstantin FrankDepartment of Plastic, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany.ORCID 0000-0001-6994-8877
Vanessa BrébantDepartment of Plastic, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany.
Sebastian BohuschDepartment of Plastic, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany.
Eva BrixDepartment of Plastic, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany.
Rui ZengDepartment for Hand, Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, Ludwig - Maximilian University Munich, Munich, Germany.
Lukas PrantlDepartment of Plastic, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany.

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Abstract

backgroundLip augmentation is a highly demanded cosmetic procedure due to the association of full lips with youth, beauty, and sensuality. Among various techniques, autologous fat grafting, particularly with the cell-enriched lipotransfer (CELT) method, has emerged as a natural and long-lasting option. Unlike hyaluronic acid fillers, which require regular touch-ups, CELT offers sustained volume retention and potentially higher patient satisfaction.

objectiveThis study aimed to assess patient satisfaction following lip augmentation using the CELT technique and compare it with traditional fat preparation methods, such as sedimentation and filtration. The study also sought to evaluate the influence of other variables, including gender, age, and fat injection volume, on satisfaction outcomes. MATERIALS AND

methodsA retrospective chart review of patients who underwent lip augmentation with autologous fat grafting was conducted. Satisfaction was measured using the FACE-Q

resultsThe CELT method consistently produced higher satisfaction compared to sedimentation and filtration (p < 0.001 for all items). Patients treated with CELT reported greater improvements in the shape of the lips, fullness of the lower lip, and Cupid's bow. Gender and age were also significant factors, with males showing greater satisfaction in smile-related aspects, while females were more satisfied with the lip style. Older patients reported greater improvements in how well their lips suited their face, while higher injected volumes positively correlated with lip fullness and appearance.

conclusionThe CELT fat grafting technique significantly enhances patient satisfaction in lip augmentation compared to traditional fat preparation methods. CELT's higher fat retention and more natural results make it a superior option for lip augmentation. However, further studies incorporating objective volumetric measurements are needed to validate these findings. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV: This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .

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Adipose TissueCosmetic TechniquesLipPatient SatisfactionAdultCohort StudiesEstheticsFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansMaleMiddle AgedPatient Reported Outcome MeasuresRejuvenationRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentAutologous fat gratingCELTLip augmentationLipotransferLipsMesenchymal stem cellsStem cells

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