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Pre and Post Procedural Care
What should I expect after my surgery?
After surgery, you will have 2 small dressings to
the area where the fat was extracted from and
a small dressing to the area where the fat was
injected into.
Resting: For the first 5 days, it is recommended
to take things easy and not rush into any
major activities. There can be some pain for
these few days and it is recommended you
take paracetamol as needed.
Physiotherapy: We recommend physiotherapy
twice a week (optimal) or once a week for five
weeks. Focus on range of movement and
strengthening exercises is recommended
Dressing care: The area where the fat has been
harvested can “leak” for the first 24 hours. The
dressings will be changed prior to your
discharge and extra dressings will be given to
you. The dressings are water proof and last
3-5 days.
Bruising: Some bruising will appear from the
areas of where the fat has been harvested. It is
uncommon, however it can occur, that a bruise
may develop around the abdomen. This bruise
should not be painful but can be unsightly.
Driving and Weight bearing are both fine to do
the day after the procedure.
The effect of the lipogems takes 3-6 Weeks to
take effect, though the joint may feel quite
good for a few hours directly after treatment.
Possible side effects or complications
As with any surgical intervention, there are
some risks associated with your procedure.
Infection: An infection in the harvesting area is
extremely rare, however, If you notice
increased pain, swelling, redness, fever, or
oozing from the tissue harvest area, you should
contact your healthcare provider immediately
Signs of infection include: Abnormal heat at
the wound site. A yellow/green discharge
through the bandage. Feeling generally unwell
(flu-like symptoms) Fever or temperature
(above 38.0 degrees)
Swelling: Mild to moderate swelling and/or local
inflammation at injection site and/or site of the
tissue harvest for up to 4-5 days
post-procedure. Ice may be used to reduce
local inflammation / swelling.
Fluid build up: A “ball-like” collection of fluid
and/or blood (seroma or hematoma) are rarely
seen, and one should contact his or her
healthcare provider if this occurs.
Nuada Medical
19 Harley Street, London W1G 9QJ
T: +44 (0)20 7036 8800
E: info@nuadamedical.com
Weymouth Street Hospital:
42-46 Weymouth Street, Weymouth W1G 9QY
T: +44 (0)20 3075 2345
What is Lipogems?Lipogems is a cutting-edge technology
thatharnesses the natural and powerful
reparative capability of your adipose tissue
reserves. This novel procedure may provide a
natural alternative or addition to surgical
intervention to support your body in the
reconstruction and repair of damaged or
injured tissue.
The ProcedureThe Lipogems procedure can be performed
inunder one hour and there is minimal recovery
time. Your consultant will collect a small volume
of fat from your abdomen using a minimally
invasive technique that requires only a very
small incision.
The ProcessThe Lipogems are created in a closed-system
device that uses only sterile saline solution to
wash away the impurities. The gentle process
micro-fragments the fat, preserving the
natural and beneficial properties of the tissue.
The optimal size of the Lipogems tissue allows
your consultant to accurately inject a specific
treatment site with a small gauge needle and
minimize pain at the injection site.
How do I prepare for my procedure?
Your procedure will be performed as a day
case. You will be given instructions on when to
stop eating and drinking and if you should take
medication as normal before coming into
hospital when you receive your admission
letter.
If you are having this procedure under general
anaesthesia or sedation, it is very important
that you do not have any solid food for 6 hours
prior to your appointment time.
You may continue to have sips of water until 2
hours before your procedure.
On the day of your procedure?
You will be asked to arrive at the hospital 1.5
hours before your surgery start time. You will
be greeted by our reception team and our
ward nurse will bring through to our unit where
you will be admitted.
You are welcome to bring a family
member/friend with you, however please be
advised that family/friends will not be on the
ward with you. All efforts will be made to keep
visitors informed while in the main reception
area.
You may be asked to give a urine sample for
pregnancy testing on the ward on the day of
admission; this is asked of all pre-menopausal
female patients as part of our policy.
Although every effort is made to minimise
waiting times occasionally delays do occur
and a form of entertainment (a book or a
tablet) may make the time pass more
comfortably. You will have access to free Wi-Fi
on the ward.
Diabetic patients: This change in diet may
upset your diabetes. These changes are
temporary. To assist maintenance of normal
blood sugar levels, you may sip no more than
100mls in an hour, of a sugary drink such as
Lucozade, up to 2 hours before your procedure
if your sugars dip below 4mmols/L.
Unless directed otherwise by your consultant,
continue to take your other normal
medications.