Cells from your fat
A small amount of fat is taken under local anaesthesia, and a cell-rich fraction called SVF (stromal vascular fraction) is separated. SVF is a mix of cell types, not a pure stem cell product. The clinic calls same-day use Cell Boost.
Fat harvest
From where, and how long does it take?
SVF separation
Inside the clinic or at a lab?
Procedure
Which area, and how many sessions?
Side effects and recovery
- The harvest site can bruise, swell or be sore for some days.
- Any injection carries a small risk of infection.
Background: Fat stem cells and SVF in Korea (COMEDI)
Questions
Is SVF the same as stem cells?
No. SVF is a mixed fraction of cells from fat tissue. Cultured cells are a different product grown in a lab.
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