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Key takeaways
- Adipose (fat) tissue is collected through a mini-liposuction procedure under local anesthesia.
- Fat tissue typically yields a higher concentration of mesenchymal stem cells per sample than bone marrow.
- Collected tissue can be processed as stromal vascular fraction (SVF) or further purified into isolated MSCs.
- This is an autologous approach, using the patient's own tissue.
Fat-Derived Stem Cell Injections — Quick Facts
| Aspect | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Collection method | Mini-liposuction under local anesthesia |
| Cell yield | Generally higher MSC concentration per sample than bone marrow |
| Processing options | Stromal vascular fraction (SVF) or purified/expanded MSCs |
| Sourcing type | Autologous |
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01How Fat Tissue Is Collected
Topic 01 of 2Skip ahead: Two Processing Paths
A minimally invasive, outpatient procedure.
A small volume of fat tissue is collected via mini-liposuction, typically from the abdomen or thigh, under local anesthesia. The procedure is brief and generally causes less discomfort than bone marrow aspiration for a comparable cell yield.
02Two Processing Paths
Topic 02 of 2
Fat tissue can go one of two ways after collection.
| Path | What it involves |
|---|---|
| Stromal vascular fraction (SVF) | Minimal processing to release a mixed cell population; see our SVF guide |
| Purified/expanded MSCs | Further isolation and possible lab expansion of the mesenchymal stem cell population before use |
Frequently Asked Questions
What patients ask about this collection method.
How are fat-derived stem cells collected?+
Through a mini-liposuction procedure under local anesthesia, typically from the abdomen or thigh.
Why is fat tissue a popular source for stem cells?+
It generally yields a higher concentration of mesenchymal stem cells per sample compared with bone marrow, with a less invasive collection procedure.
What's the difference between SVF and purified fat-derived MSCs?+
SVF is a minimally processed mixed cell population, while purified MSCs involve further isolation and possible expansion of a single cell type.
Is fat-derived stem cell collection painful?+
Local anesthesia is used to manage discomfort; most patients describe it as less uncomfortable than bone marrow aspiration.
See also: Stromal Vascular Fraction (SVF) Bone Marrow-Derived Injections Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapy Production of Stem Cells Why Mesenchymal Stem Cells Treatment Procedure Amniotic-Derived Activator Injections Placental Stromal Cells
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