Application of Hydrogel in Reconstruction Surgery: Hydrogel/Fat Graft Complex Filler for Volume Reconstruction in Critical Sized Muscle Defects

Figure 8

Tissue healing process in muscle introduced with hydrogel/fat graft complex in 3-month and 6-month time points, with histological study preformed with Masson Trichrome stain. Mature collagen fibre exists inside the area, and there is a gradual increase in amount of fat tissue. Newly formed capillaries (RBC stained in black) can also be found inside the area.