LIPOGEMS

Why is your fat is so important?

Adipose tissue is the scientific name for fat; it is crucial for your health Fat has a high concentration of reparative cells There are many different types of cells in your fat that are beneficial for healing, including adipose-derived MSCs, perivascular cells, adipocytes, etc. that are held together in a structural matrix.

These cells work together as a functional unit to support the repairing, replacing, and reconstruction of damaged or injured tissue. The concentration of these reparative cells in fat stays relatively constant with age. Fat can provide cushion and support in the treatment area

What is Lipogems?

Lipogems is an FDA approved innovative therapy option that employs a precisely engineered device to create an injectable tissue made from your adipose tissue reserves that can be used to provide cushioning and support as

When do you need Lipogem?

You suffer from an injury or ailment limiting your normal daily functioning or physical activity.

Treatment options, such as physical therapy, NSAIDs, or steroid injections, have not provided significant relief. You would like to explore Lipogems as a minimally invasive alternative to a primary surgical intervention.

HOW IS THE PROCEDURE PERFORMED?

Using local anesthesia, your physician will make a tiny puncture through your skin and collect a small amount of fat from either your midsection, “love handles,” or buttock .

The fat is processed and concentrated in the Lipogems device using a sterile saline solution . Your physician will use a small needle to inject into the treatment site(s). A compression bandage is applied to the fat collection area

WHAT IS THE RECOVERY FROM THE PROCEDURE?

Individual results and recovery process varies for each patient depending on the area(s) treated and the interventions that are taken
Your physician will help determine what activities you can perform to put you on an appropriate treatment plan
Patients should not engage in strenuous activity for at least 1-2 weeks following the procedure if the Lipogems procedure is stand-alone
Follow post-operative instructions if this is performed with your surgical operation
You may experience mild to moderate swelling, inflammation, or bruising at the injection site and site of the fat collection area for a few days following the procedure
Contact your healthcare provider if these rare or uncommon side effects occur: