Procedure Guide: Initial Fat Tissue Collection
1. Medical Questionnaire & Consultation (Approximately 20 minutes)
First, you will complete a medical questionnaire to confirm your current health status, medical history, and any allergies. Our nurse will then discuss your specific needs and treatment goals in detail.
2. Physician Examination & Consent Form (Approximately 30 minutes)
The physician will conduct an examination and explain the scope of fat tissue collection procedures and the day's schedule. After reviewing the treatment plan and addressing any questions, you will be asked to sign the consent form.
3. Blood Collection & Laboratory Testing (Approximately 2 hours)
Blood tests will be performed to assess your overall health status and screen for infectious diseases to determine final suitability for the procedure. If you have submitted recent blood test results in advance, the procedure may proceed without waiting for new test results.
If there are discrepancies between submitted results and our clinic's test results, Tokyo Relife Clinic's results will take precedence.
4. Payment Processing (Approximately 10 minutes)
While waiting for blood test results, we will complete the payment procedures.
5. Fat Tissue Collection
After administering local anesthesia, a small amount of fat tissue will be collected primarily from the abdominal area. Based on the physician's assessment, collection may also occur from the thighs or buttocks.
You may choose between two collection methods: blocking method or suction method. Regardless of the method selected, the actual procedure time is approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
- Blocking Method: Approximately 1 cm incision to collect 0.1 to 5 g of fat tissue
- Suction Method: Approximately 0.5 cm incision to collect approximately 10 cc of fat tissue
Including pre-procedure preparation and post-procedure recovery time, the total time from entering to leaving the recovery room is approximately 40 to 60 minutes.
After the procedure, the incision will be sutured internally and protected externally with gauze. Suture removal is not required.
What to Expect: Day of Stem Cell Infusion
1. Medical Assessment & Physician Consultation
Upon arrival at the clinic, you will complete various medical assessment forms regarding your current health status, symptoms, and lifestyle. Following this, the physician will conduct a consultation and make the final determination regarding your suitability for stem cell infusion on that day.
2. Blood Collection for Future Culture & Infectious Disease Screening
For patients planning future stem cell infusions, blood will be collected for stem cell culture and infectious disease testing. Please note that depending on the infectious disease test results, stem cell culture may not be possible.
3. Stem Cell Infusion
Vital sign monitoring equipment will be attached to your body.
The infusion duration varies depending on the quantity of stem cells administered and individual patient conditions, typically ranging from approximately 90 to 180 minutes.
During the infusion, you will be connected to monitoring equipment such as electrocardiogram (ECG), and medical staff will continuously monitor your vital signs.
4. Post-Infusion Observation
After the infusion is completed, you will be observed for approximately 15 to 30 minutes. Once your condition is confirmed to be stable, you may return home.
