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ADIPOSE DERIVED STEM CELLS

Adipose (fat) is collected from the patient via
mini-liposuction. This procedure should be
performed by a licensed physician in a hospital
setting under light general anesthesia. The
physician will determine the most appropriate
location(s) to perform the incision(s) for the
required fat tissue extraction. One of the most
frequently used areas is the commonly referred
to "love handles." The procedure typically takes
about an hour. After the procedure, patients are
observed for one hour in the post-op recovery
room and then an additional one to two hours
in another recovery room. Pain medication is
prescribed for those who need it although
most patients require very little medication

While recovering, your stem cell will be
separated from your fat tissue and the doctor
will then inject those cells (just like getting a
shot or an IV) back into your body. (Figure 10)
The entire procedure normally takes four to
five hours and the number of viable cells
obtained is greatly dependent on the age of
the patient.

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