Fat injection involves the transfer of excess fat from areas such as the hips, abdomen, and legs to regions that require more fat, such as the face, buttocks, and breasts. When fat injection is enriched with stem cells, the procedure results in more successful and long-lasting outcomes. Adipose tissue rich in stem cells is obtained through liposuction surgery from areas where it is abundant, such as the hips, abdomen, and legs. Subsequently, stem cells are separated and injected into the area where fat is injected. Stem cell-enriched fat injection leads to rejuvenation and improvement in the skin when used in aesthetic procedures. However, in non-stem cell fat injections, approximately 70% to 80% of the fat tissue tends to diminish within a year.

How is Stem Cell-Enriched Fat Injection Applied?

Stem cell-enriched fat injection involves taking fat from areas where excess fat tissue is present, such as the abdomen, legs, and hips, through liposuction. The extracted fat tissue’s stem cells are separated and prepared in a specialized stem cell laboratory. When adding stem cells to the fat injection, two methods can be preferred:

• The separated stem cells can be added to the injection area using the injection method.
• In the laboratory setting, the prepared stem cells can be mixed with the fat obtained from the patient and provided through injection.

The stem cell-enriched fat injection procedure can take between 1 to 6 hours, depending on the complexity of the procedure. Before the procedure, the areas from which the fat will be taken and where it will be injected are determined by the physician according to the patient’s expectations. General anesthesia, sedation, or local anesthesia can be used in this procedure, depending on the patient’s overall condition and the content of the operation. The amount of fat tissue taken is minimal, not causing significant thinning in the area.

Why Is Stem Cell-Enriched Fat Injection More Effective?

Due to its structure, stem cells enable cell proliferation and regeneration in the tissue and organ where they are present, providing a more permanent result than standard fat injection. The loss of skin elasticity and slowed cell renewal that occurs with aging causes deformation in tissues. Stem cell injection, by nourishing itself and accelerating renewal, provides reconstructive (repair-oriented) repair in these areas. Thus, in the region where stem cell therapy is applied, a more vibrant, youthful, and elastic tissue is formed.