What is Lipoderma?
Lipoderma is an adipose (fat) tissue allograft designed to restore natural volume where fat has been lost. It’s an off-the-shelf alternative to fat grafting or fillers, providing immediate volume and long-lasting, natural-looking results through biological integration with your own tissue.
Is Lipoderma made from my own fat?
No. Lipoderma is made from donated human fat that is carefully processed according to strict Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB) safety and quality standards. Because it’s ready to use, no liposuction or second procedure is needed.
How does Lipoderma work?
Lipoderma is placed just beneath the skin in areas where fat has diminished due to aging, weight loss, or prior procedures. It immediately restores volume and support, while gradually integrating with your own tissue over time, helping the area look and feel naturally soft.
Where can Lipoderma be used?
Lipoderma can be used anywhere fat naturally exists in the face or body to restore volume and support tissue repair. Common treatment areas include:
- Midface and cheeks
- Chin
- Jawline
- Marionette lines
- Nasolabial folds
- Temples
- Under-eye area
- Depressed scars
Your provider will recommend specific areas where Lipoderma can offer the best improvement based on your goals.
What is the procedure and recovery like?
The procedure is performed in-office using local anesthesia. A small cannula is used to place Lipoderma beneath the skin in the natural fat layer. The procedure typically takes less than an hour, depending on the area and amount needed.
Recovery downtime is minimal. You may experience mild swelling or bruising for a few days, but most patients resume normal activities within 24–48 hours, following their provider’s post-treatment instructions.
Is Lipoderma safe?
Yes. Lipoderma is an FDA-registered product and processed in full compliance with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB) standards.
When will I see results and how long do they last?
You will see improvement right away, with continued enhancement over the following weeks and months as the graft integrates with your own tissue. Since Lipoderma becomes part of your body’s natural structure, results are long-lasting and designed to endure over time.
Is Lipoderma similar to dermal fillers?
Lipoderma adds volume like a filler, but it works in a completely different way. Fillers replace lost volume, but they don’t rebuild the natural fat layer under the skin or biologically integrate with your tissue.
Lipoderma is made from real human fat, allowing it to help restore and rebuild the body’s own fat layer that provides softness, contour, and natural fullness. The result is volume that looks and feels like your own, and lasts longer over time.
How is Lipoderma different from fat grafting?
Fat grafting uses your own fat, collected through a liposuction procedure, which is then processed and reinjected where needed. It’s a surgical procedure that requires recovery time, and results can vary depending on technique and fat quality.
Lipoderma offers the same natural, biologic benefits, but without liposuction surgery. It’s ready to use, requires no fat harvesting, and is produced through a validated process that ensures safety, consistency, and predictable results.
How much does Lipoderma cost?
Lipoderma is a self-pay procedure, not covered by insurance. Cost depends on the number of vials and areas treated. Each vial contains 1.5 mL of product. Your provider can give you a personalized quote during your consultation.