ArticlePlastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open2026
Rectus Abdominis Fat Grafting: Outcomes and Safety.
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Abstract
Background: Rectus abdominis fat grafting (RAFG) has emerged as a valuable adjunct to liposuction and abdominoplasty to enhance muscular definition and abdominal contour. Despite its growing popularity, evidence regarding safety, standardization, and outcomes remains limited. This study described a standardized protocol for ultrasound-guided or direct-vision RAFG and evaluated clinical results, complications, and patient satisfaction. Methods: A retrospective review was conducted on 182 consecutive patients who underwent liposuction or abdominoplasty with intramuscular fat grafting to the rectus abdominis between 2022 and 2024. Fat was injected under high-frequency ultrasound guidance or direct vision during abdominoplasty. Demographics, operative time, graft volumes per metamere, complications, and pre- and postoperative BODY-Q abdomen scores were analyzed. Results: The cohort included 182 patients with a mean age of 37.2 years and a mean body mass index of 26.4 kg/m Conclusions: RAFG using ultrasound guidance or direct visualization with a metameric, small-volume protocol is a safe, reproducible technique that enhances abdominal definition. Its low complication rate and significant improvement in patient satisfaction support its inclusion in contemporary body contouring practices.
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