The Fat Compartments of the Face: Anatomy and Clinical Implications for Cosmetic Surgery

Observation suggests that the subcutaneous fat of the face is partitioned as distinct anatomical compartments.

Thirty hemifacial cadaver dissections were performed after methylene blue had been injected into specified regions. Initial work focused on the nasolabial fat. Dye was allowed to set for a minimum of 24 hours to achieve consistent diffusion. Dissection was performed in the cadaver laboratory using microscopic and loupe magnification.