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LIPOGEMS 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 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 orthopaedic 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.

 

The LIPOGEMS Process

 

STEP1: 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 “love handles”.

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: 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.

 

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT TYPE OF CONDITIONS ARE TREATED?
LIPOGEMS can be used for chronic and/or acute conditions. Most commonly injected areas 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.

WHERE IS THE FAT TAKEN FROM?
The fat is taken from the stomach, or thigh areas using a local anesthetic to numb the area.

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

IS IT COVERED BY INSURANCE?
Similar to most new technologies, the procedure is not covered by insurance at this time.

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