Lipogems

Patients of all ages suffer from orthopaedic issues including athletes (including elite), weekend warriors, busy working professionals, elderly patients and more. When patients experience injuries or orthopaedic issues that cause them discomfort, the first line of treatment is typically conservative interventions like physical therapy, corticosteroids and viscosupplementation. Unfortunately, when these options are no longer effective or the patient is not ready for major, invasive surgery, they suffer from debilitating pain, reduce quality of life, and significant financial burden. Lipogems is a best in class FDA cleared option for patients that are between conservative therapy and are not ready for major invasive surgery.

Have you tried conservative options with minimal relief and you are not ready for major invasive surgery?

Patients that have tried conservative options with minimal relief and who are not ready for major invasive surgery are considered to be in the “treatment gap”. They are typically in the gap for 9-12 years, but it is more like 20 years.² Younger patients spend 40 years in the treatment gap, which is majority of their life.²

Lipogems Advantage

• High Standard of Care from a Trusted Orthopaedic Physician
• FDA Cleared for Use in Orthopaedics and Arthroscopic Surgery
• Minimally Invasive Procedure in the Office or Surgical Setting: Less than an hour for the procedure
• Best Quality Tissue: Your own fat is the highest quality tissue
• Pure: Only uses saline to wash away the impurities such as blood, oil, and cell debris
• May be Used in Multiple Treatment Sites on A Patient in A Single Setting
• Minimal Risk of Rejection or Infection since you are using your own tissue
• Supported by Strong Scientific Evidence (80+ Publications with up to 3 years of evidence)
• Over 40,000 Procedures Performed World with low rate of minor complications and no major complications reported
• Offered by Leading Orthopaedic Physicians Around the World 
• Available at the Department of Defense
• Multiple Orthopaedic Issues: Your own Microfragmented Fat (MFat) maybe injected into multiple areas at the same time
• No risk of rejection or infection since you are using your own tissue
• Minimal downtime after the procedure
• Minimal pain medication needed after the procedure
• Economical: 
  • One-time procedure for the majority of people
  • Cheaper than the out of pocket cost of major orthopaedic surgery

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I be receiving my own cells or will they come from another person?

Your own fat cells are the best cells. Your own fat will have less likelihood for rejection.

Are there reasons you may not be a candidate for Lipogems?

You may not be a candidate for Lipogems if:

• You currently have a systemic infection.
• You suffer from an autoimmune disease.
• You currently are taking blood thinners or anti-coagulation medication.
• You are being treated for any other malignancy or blood borne disease.
• You have an allergy to Lidocaine.
• You are currently breastfeeding or plan to begin breastfeeding in the near future.
• You have undergone previous abdominal surgery.
• You have a hematologic condition.

What is the recovery/downtime?

The recovery process varies for each patient. Your doctor will determine the best treatment option for you.Your doctor will help determine what activities you can perform and put you on an appropriate treatment plan. Patients should not engage in strenuous activity for at least 1-2 weeks following the procedure.

Is this covered by insurance?

Similar to most new technologies, the Lipogems procedure is not covered by insurance at this time. Please speak to your doctor about using your flexible spending account.

What may you expect after the procedure?

• Your physician will apply an absorbent dressing pad and compression tape or wrap to the area and may recommend a compression garment or bandage to wear for 24-48 hours following the procedure.
• There may be some drainage from the harvesting site, which typically ceases within 24 hours.
• You should follow your physician’s recommendations for post-operative medications.
• Do not over-exert yourself; let your tissue start its repair process!
• Slowly return to physical activity as recommended by your doctor.

Are there risks of possible complications from the procedure?

Mild to moderate swelling or soreness at injection site may occur, depending on the location of the treatment site. See disclaimer below for additional information.

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