Micro-Autologous Fat Transplantation (MAFT) as a Novel Therapeutic Approach for Gummy Smiles: Long-Term Efficacy and Mechanistic Insights
MAFT is a safe, effective, and durable treatment for GS. By harmonizing perioral musculature and preserving dynamic lip movement, it bridges the gap between temporary neuromodulators and invasive surgeries, offering a reproducible, minimally invasive solution with long-term aesthetic and functional benefits.
Authors
- Wei-Tang Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0585-0376)
- Tsai-Ming Lin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6787-6099)
- Yun-Nan Lin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7286-7928)
- Chih-Kang Chou
- Sin-Daw Lin
- Wen-Hui Chen
Institutions
- Kaohsiung Medical University (TW)
- Taipei Medical University Hospital (TW)
- Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital (TW)
- E-Da Hospital (TW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
- Published
- 2026-02-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/prs.0000000000012884
- Primary Topic
- Periodontal Regeneration and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00