Fig. 1.

Schematic drawing illustrating how adipose stem cells can be utilised for craniofacial surgery. Adipose derived stem cells (ADSCs) can supplement fat grafts for improved adipogenesis in a process called cell assisted liposuction (CAL). Furthermore, ADSCs can be expanded in vitro under Good Manufacturing Practice and Good Laboratory Practice before clinical use. Lastly ADSCs inserted on biomaterials with/without growth factors is being explored to enhance their differentiation towards certain cell lineages. ADSCs; Adipose derived stem cells. DMEM; Dulbecco Modified Eagle Medium