Microfragmented Adipose Tissue (MFAT)
Microfragmented adipose tissue (MFAT): The power of using fat
Microfragmented Adipose Tissue (MFAT) uses anti-inflammatory reparative cells found in the body’s fatty tissue to address painful joints. It is a minimally invasive outpatient procedure that harvests, concentrates, washes, rinses, and resizes a patient’s own fat to treat orthopedic issues.
With limited down time and activity restrictions, MFAT is generally well-tolerated, takes about one hour to administer, and calls for local anesthetic only. It’s an appealing minimally invasive approach for those seeking to delay or avoid major surgery.
EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE OF MICROFRAGMENTED ADIPOSE TISSUE (MFAT) TECHNOLOGY
Why MFAT?
Easily harvested, MFAT contains multiple proteins and growth factors that have the potential to cushion and promote repair.
For what conditions is MFAT used?
MFAT is administered to treat severe arthritis, cartilage defects, high grade tendon tears, labral tears meniscus tears, and most conditions that have not responded adequately to PRP or conservative care.
What are the benefits of MFAT?
Adipose is a rich reservoir of cells that may provide cushioning and support to painful joints.
Is MFAT painful?
Our physicians use local anesthetics and laughing gas to tend to the mild discomfort that some patients experience during the fat harvest. Although most tolerate the MFAT procedure well, mild swelling and pain at the harvest site may arise post-procedure.
