Objectives: Distinguishing various regenerative treatments options and its current regulatory environment:
- PRP
- adipose tissue in various forms
- SVF (stromal vascular fraction)
- ASC (adipose derived stem cells)
Introduction: Regenerative treatments are widely performed under various 'labels'. However, there is much confusion about
- which treatment is cell based
- what is the differentiation of fat grafting, micro fat, nano fat, etc
- what are SVF and ASCs
Materials / method: This lecture will cover the various treatment options, recent advances in mechanical fatty tissue processing and current regulatory environment for the use of these treatments - from skincare to surgical use.
Conclusion: Regenerative treatments are currently under renewed scrutiny from the regulators and physicians are rightfully responsible for choosing the medically indicated treatment, applying ethical standards and complying to latest regulations imposed by national health authorities.
Disclosures
Did you receive any funding to support your research for this TOPIC?
No
Were you provided with any honoraria, payment or other compensation for your work on this study?
No
Do you have any financial relationship with any entity which may closely compete with the medications, materials or instruments covered by your study?
No
Do you own or have you applied for any patents in conjunction with the instruments, medications or materials discussed in your study?
No
This work was not supported by any direct or non direct funding. It is under the author's own responsability