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LIPOGEMS - Fat Cell Therapy

Panama City Beach | Crestview | Pensacola

LIPOGEMS is part of the orthobiologics category of medicine and
is a natural, minimally invasive option that uses your bodies own
fat cells to help you heal.

HOW IT WORKS

LIPOGEMS is an innovative and next generation fat cell (adipose tissue) technology
that is used to harvest, concentrate, and transfer a patient’s own fat for the repair, reconstruction, and replacement of injured or damaged tissue. It is a FDA-cleared
system for orthopaedics and arthroscopic surgery.

The fat is then gently processed with the LIPOGEMS device that creates the microfragmented adipose (fat) tissue, which is then delivered into areas in the body to provide cushion and support to help the natural healing process by supporting the repair, replacement, reconstruction of damaged or injured tissue.

ADVANTAGES

One great advantage of LIPOGEMS is that the fat cells can be delivered to multiple
areas of the body. For patients that suffer from orthopaedic conditions in multiple areas of their body, the LIPOGEMS device can easily process the fat tissue to be used in all those areas in just one visit.

LIPOGEMS is ideal for patients that have an orthopedic condition, unable to get major, invasive surgery, would like another option to major, invasive surgery, or would like to be used in conjunction with their surgery.

LIPOGEMS and the Benefits of Fat Tissue

FAT is minimally invasive to harvest, is the highest quality tissue and has 100-500 times more reparative cells than other similar tissue.

Research has shown that as a person ages, their FAT maintains its reparative properties unlike other similar tissue, such as bone marrow, which may lose healing capacity with age.

The LIPOGEMS Process

STEP 1: FAT HARVESTING PROCEDURE

In a minimally invasive and immediate procedure, the physician will make a tiny
puncture through your skin and collect a small amount of fat from either your midsection
or waist.

STEP 2: GENTLY PROCESSING YOUR FAT USING SALINE

Next, the collected fat will be processed in the unique Lipogems device using only sterile saline solution to remove contaminants. During this process, your fat is washed, rinsed,
and resized into smaller clusters while keeping the natural beneficial properties of your fat.

STEP 3: LIPOGEMS IS DELIVERED INTO THE BODY AREA(S)

Since the Lipogems process micro-fragments the fat, the size of Lipogems tissue is
ideal to facilitate healing in the treatment site. The physician will then use a small
needle to inject the Lipogems tissue into the treatment site.

SUCCESS STORIES - Patients Experience The Difference

View Patient testimonials on the Lipogems Website.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT TYPE OF CONDITIONS ARE TREATED?
LIPOGEMS can be used for chronic and/or acute conditions. Most commonly injected
larger joints, such as the hips and knees.

DOES LIPOGEMS HURT?
The procedure is performed under local anesthesia and is typically not painful.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE?
The entire procedure takes about an hour.

HOW LONG DOES IT LAST?
As with all procedures, the Individual results may vary. The lifetime of any procedure is limited and depends on several factors like patient weight and activity level.

HOW OFTEN WILL I NEED THIS PROCEDURE?
The procedure is one time procedure. However, the effects may vary based on individual and activity level. Sometimes, a separate procedure may be needed.

IS IT COVERED BY INSURANCE?
Similar to most new technologies, the procedure is NOT covered at this time. As a result, the patient will be responsible for all costs assocaited with the procedure.

Please contact our office at 850-398-8480 for a complete cost breakdown.

View more FAQs at UnderstandLipogems.com

Certified ExperienceYou Can Trust.

Dr. Gilmore and his staff have an unwavering commitment to using orthobiologics, such as Fat Cell Therapy, in a responsible and intelligent manner for the best possible patient outcomes. Our goal is to offer a comprehensive approach, which is based on strong scientific and clinical evidence, that is tailored specifically for you.

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