Scientific Articles

Ocular Complications Following Autologous Fat Injections into Facial Area: Case Report of a Recovery from Visual Loss After Ophthalmic Artery Occlusion and a Review of the Literature

Posted in Aesthetic Dermatology (Facial Volume Restoration), Clinical Trials & Pilot Studies, Dermatology, Facial Surgery, Facial Volume Restoration, Office Based Aesthetic Medicine, Periorbital Rejuvenation, Plastic Surgery

Date Published: 23 February 2017 Szantyr, et al. present the first report of recovery from vision loss caused by ophthalmic artery occlusion following autologous fat injection. They discuss the importance of awareness of this complication and need for popularizing the treatment method to prevent such consequences. The article was published in the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Journal.

Complications of facial autologous fat grafting

Posted in Facial Surgery, Facial Volume Restoration, Latest News, Plastic Surgery, Techniques & Methods, Techniques & Methods for Fat Harvesting, Processing & Grafting

Date Published: 2 February 2024 Brown et al. review possible risk factors for adverse events associated with autologous fat grafting, investigate surgical techniques to mitigate these risks, and look into potential treatment options for complications of the procedure. The article was published in the Plastic and Aesthetic Research.

Fat embolism syndrome: a review in cosmetic surgery

Posted in Facial Surgery, Facial Volume Restoration, Ideas & Innovations, Latest News, Office Based Aesthetic Medicine, Plastic Surgery, Techniques & Methods for Fat Harvesting, Processing & Grafting

Date Published: 30 August 2024 Kim, et al. investigate fat embolism syndrome, an associated side effect of liposuction and fat grafting procedures, and identify effective treatment options based on the subtypes of this condition. The article was published in the Kosin Medical Journal.

Autologous Fat Grafting for Facial Rejuvenation

Posted in Aesthetic Dermatology (Facial Volume Restoration), Dermatology, Facial Rejuvenation & Skin Quality, Facial Volume Restoration, Office Based Aesthetic Medicine, Perioral Rejuvenation, Periorbital Rejuvenation, Techniques & Methods, Techniques & Methods for Fat Harvesting, Processing & Grafting

Date Published: 31 Jul 2023 Vasavada et al. provide a review of an autologous fat grafting procedure for facial rejuvenation. They discuss indications, equipment needed, techniques, and outcomes. The article was published in StatPearls [Internet].

The Effectiveness of Nanofat in the Management of Skin Scars: A Systematic Review

Posted in Dermatology, Facial Rejuvenation & Skin Quality, Office Based Aesthetic Medicine, Scar Treatment, Skin Scars & Acne Scarring

Date Published: 2 July 2025 Al-Sabri et al. conducted a systematic review to assess the effectiveness of Nanofat in treating various skin scars. Their findings suggest that Nanofat injections offer a minimally invasive and effective treatment option. The article was published in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal.

The Regenerative Marriage Between High-Density Platelet-Rich Plasma and Adipose Tissue

Posted in AD-cSVF, AD-tSVF, AD-MSC, Basic Science & Research, Ideas & Innovations, Latest News, PRP & Adipose, Regenerative Potential & Mechanisms of Nanofat, Wound Healing

Date Published: 27 February 2025 Everts et al., investigate the synergistic effects of combining HD-PRP with adipose tissue, particularly looking at the role of t-SVF in these effects. They find that the combination multicellular approach using both of these cellular biological products leads to improved tissue repair, regeneration and, wound healing. The article was published […]

Is Patient Demand for Cellular Therapies Real?

Posted in Blog

A Personal Message from the Founder Having worked closely with practitioners across specialties for over three decades, I understand your skepticism. When physicians first explore regenerative therapies, they often ask: “Is the patient demand actually real, or just marketing hype?” After years collecting data from hundreds of practices, the evidence is undeniable—patients are actively seeking […]

Autologous lipoaspirate as a new treatment of vulvar lichen sclerosus: A review on literature

Posted in Clinical Trials & Pilot Studies, Gynecology & Female Sexual Wellness, Ideas & Innovations

Date Published: 11 March 2022 Nanouk van der Sluis et al., complete a review of pioneering studies already done to investigate the therapeutic effect of adipose tissue grafting for Lichen Sclerosus. In this review, they provide an overview of these studies and the proposed mechanisms-of-action of using fat grafting to treat LS. The article was published […]

LaMiNa: A Creative Synergistic Approach to Facial Rejuvenation

Posted in Combination with Energy Based Devices, Dermatology, Facial Rejuvenation & Skin Quality, Nanofat Microneedling, Office Based Aesthetic Medicine, Skin Rejuvenation

Date Published: 27 March 2023 Richard Brannon Claytor, et al., investigate the recovery potential of autologous nanofat when added to co-terminus CO2 lasering and microneedling treatment of fine lines and rhytids in facial skin. The article was published in Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum.

Arthroscopy With Adipose-Derived Stromal Vascular Fraction Using a Selective Tissue Engineering Photo-Stimulation Technique for the Treatment of Mild to Moderate Knee Osteoarthritis

Posted in General Orthopedics, Knee, Orthopedics, Pain Management, Techniques & Methods for Fat Harvesting, Processing & Grafting

Date Published: 4 May 2024 José Paulo Gabbi Aramburu Filho et al., provide a step-by-step guide of arthroscopic treatment of mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis with photo-stimulated SVF via a “One S.T.E.P.” technique. The article was published in: Arthroscopy Techniques.

The Influence of Fat Grafting on Skin Quality in Cosmetic Foot Grafting: A Randomized, Cross-Over Clinical Trial

Posted in Clinical Trials & Pilot Studies, Dermatology, Foot & Ankle, Foot Fat Pad, Orthopedics, Skin Rejuvenation, Sports Medicine

Date Published: 10 July 2018 Stephanie E. Farber, et al., conducted a clinical trial with results indicating that pedal fat grafting resulted in a clinically significant and sustained increase in dermal thickness, as well as an improvement in skin quality. The article was published in Aesthetic Surgery Journal.

A New Minimally Invasive Procedure for Treating Plantar Heel Pain – Stromal Vascular Fraction Gel Grafting

Posted in Clinical Trials & Pilot Studies, Foot & Ankle, Foot Fat Pad, Orthopedics, Pain Management, Sports Medicine

Date Published: 5 Nov 2023 Bihua Wu, et al., investigated and found that stromal vascular fraction gel grafting is a safe, effective, and minimally invasive approach to treating plantar heel pain that actually worked to increase the thickness of the heel fat pad. The article was published in Annals of Plastic Surgery.