Fat grafting in aesthetics.

Autologous fat transfer is an increasingly popular aesthetic and reconstructive technique for facial rejuvenation, breast contouring and augmentation, and buttock augmentation. The grafted fat is a living tissue and contains stem cells with tissue regenerative properties, which makes this a very unique filler. Historically, a major issue with this technique has been long-term graft viability and retention; however, each step of the autologous fat transfer process is being optimized in pursuit of the ideal protocol that maximizes graft survival.

Successful treatment of Ota nevus with the 532-nm solid-state picosecond laser.

Laser treatment of Ota nevi can be complicated, particularly in darker skin types, as there is a higher risk for adverse effects if the laser is not carefully employed. We report a case of successful treatment of an Ota nevus in a patient with Fitzpatrick skin type IV with the novel 532-nm solid-state picosecond laser after 2 treatments.