Commentary on: Compact Fat Grafting: A Novel Method to Improve Graft Retention Through Modulation of Adipocyte Size

First described in 1893 by Neuber,1 free autologous fat grafting has become one of the most common procedures performed by plastic and reconstructive surgeons. Although safe and widely used, clinical outcomes are variable and dependent upon technique, surgeon experience, and treatment of harvested tissue.2 Fat graft retention rates vary widely, ranging from 40% to 80%, depending upon the investigator.3 In 2014 Kato et al4 described the...