Adipose Tissue Stem Cell: Source, Extraction & Uses

Adipose (fat) tissue stem cells are collected from the patient's own subcutaneous fat, usually from the abdomen, flanks, or thighs, through a short mini-liposuction procedure done under local anaesthesia. Only a small volume of fat, typically 50 to 100 ml, is needed.

The harvested fat (lipoaspirate) is washed and enzymatically digested, usually with collagenase, to release the stromal vascular fraction (SVF) — a mix of cells that includes adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells. The SVF is isolated by centrifugation and, depending on the protocol, may be used directly or further cultured to expand the cell population before being prepared for administration.

Compared with bone marrow, adipose tissue yields a much higher concentration of mesenchymal stem cells per millilitre, the harvesting procedure is less invasive and less painful, and it can usually be done in under an hour under local anaesthesia. Adipose-derived stem cells also retain strong immunomodulatory and regenerative properties.

Yes. At Stem Cell Care India, adipose-derived stem cells are used autologously — the patient's own fat tissue is collected, processed, and the resulting cells are administered back to the same patient, which avoids immune rejection and the ethical concerns associated with donor or embryonic sources.

It can be. Exosome Therapy for Retinal Detachment is a separate regenerative option some patients researching vision loss from a detached retina look into alongside adipose-derived stem cell therapy, assessed case-by-case during a free medical evaluation.

Some do. Patients reading about fat-derived stem cells sometimes also ask about Exosome Therapy for Retinopathy, since retinal blood-vessel damage, often diabetes-related is one area where exosome-based options are considered alongside standard protocols.

They're related but distinct. This page covers fat-derived stem cells, while Exosome Therapy for Diabetic Neuropathy is a condition-specific treatment page for patients dealing with nerve pain and numbness from diabetes; the clinical team can advise on how the two fit together.

This page focuses on fat-derived stem cells, not on any one condition. For progressive muscle weakness, see the dedicated Exosome Therapy for Muscular Dystrophy page.

It can be. Exosome Therapy for Osteoporosis is a separate regenerative option some patients researching low bone density and fracture risk look into alongside adipose-derived stem cell therapy, assessed case-by-case during a free medical evaluation.

Some do. Patients reading about fat-derived stem cells sometimes also ask about Exosome Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease, since tremor, rigidity, and movement symptoms is one area where exosome-based options are considered alongside standard protocols.

They're related but distinct. This page covers fat-derived stem cells, while Exosome Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis is a condition-specific treatment page for patients dealing with autoimmune joint inflammation; the clinical team can advise on how the two fit together.

This page focuses on fat-derived stem cells, not on any one condition. For sciatic nerve pain radiating down the leg, see the dedicated Exosome Therapy for Sciatic Nerve Injury & Sciatica page.

It can be. Exosome Therapy for Shoulder Injury is a separate regenerative option some patients researching rotator cuff and shoulder joint damage look into alongside adipose-derived stem cell therapy, assessed case-by-case during a free medical evaluation.

Some do. Patients reading about fat-derived stem cells sometimes also ask about Exosome Therapy for Spinal Cord Injury, since loss of motor or sensory function after cord damage is one area where exosome-based options are considered alongside standard protocols.

They're related but distinct. This page covers fat-derived stem cells, while Exosome Therapy for Spinal Muscular Atrophy is a condition-specific treatment page for patients dealing with motor-neuron loss and progressive weakness in SMA; the clinical team can advise on how the two fit together.

This page focuses on fat-derived stem cells, not on any one condition. For soft-tissue and joint injuries from athletic activity, see the dedicated Exosome Therapy for Sports Injuries page.

It can be. Exosome Therapy for Systemic Lupus is a separate regenerative option some patients researching autoimmune inflammation affecting multiple organs look into alongside adipose-derived stem cell therapy, assessed case-by-case during a free medical evaluation.

Some do. Patients reading about fat-derived stem cells sometimes also ask about Exosome Therapy for Wound Healing, since slow-healing or chronic wounds is one area where exosome-based options are considered alongside standard protocols.