Regenerative medicine has evolved from simply easing symptoms to actively supporting the body’s repair systems. One of the most exciting advances is Lipogems micro-fat technology — a refined, minimally invasive method that uses your own fat tissue to help restore healthier function in joints and soft tissues. At Levitas, we provide the Lipogems treatment in Surrey (Guildford and Esher) and London (Mayfair and HVN Knightsbridge), with patients also visiting us from nearby areas like Chelsea, Kensington, Marylebone, and Belgravia.
This guide explains how Lipogems works, why fat is a powerful regenerative resource, and what to expect from treatment in a dedicated expert clinic — including our optional post-procedure support for fat loss, fat reduction, and skin refinement, and a clear reference to the role of MSC cells (mesenchymal stromal/stem cells) within adipose tissue.
What Is Lipogems?
Lipogems is an advanced regenerative medicine treatment that converts a small sample of your own adipose (fat) tissue into a purified, injectable micro-graft. Unlike older fat-transfer methods, Lipogems uses a closed, sterile, chemical-free mechanical system to gently process fat into uniform micro-clusters.
These micro-grafts contain a biologically active mix of:
- Adipose-derived cells (fat-derived regenerative cells)
- Pericytes and stromal vascular niche cells
- Natural growth factors
- A supportive extracellular matrix scaffold
Crucially, adipose tissue is one of the richest natural reservoirs of MSC cells. In Lipogems, these MSC-like cells remain embedded within their native micro-environment, which supports their signalling and repair behaviour. This is a key reason Lipogems has become such a valued option within orthobiologic treatments.
How Lipogems Works (Step-by-Step)
If you’ve been searching for Lipogems technology explained, here’s the process in clear stages.
1) Gentle Fat Harvest
A small amount of fat is collected, usually from the abdomen or flank, under local anaesthetic. This part is quick and typically well tolerated, leaving minimal downtime. Importantly, Lipogems is not a cosmetic weight-loss procedure — the harvest volume is modest and chosen for biological quality rather than body-contouring scale.
2) Mechanical Micro-Processing
The harvested fat enters the Lipogems device, which:
- washes away blood and pro-inflammatory residues
- mechanically “resizes” fat into micro-clusters
- preserves cell viability and structure
- avoids enzymes, additives, or lab expansion
This keeps the tissue “minimal-manipulation,” biologically natural, and immediately usable. It also means MSC-like cells are not cultured or altered in a lab, but delivered in the same supportive matrix they came from.
3) Targeted Injection
The purified micro-fat is injected into the area needing support — such as a joint, tendon insertion, ligament region, or scarred soft tissue. The micro-graft acts like a living scaffold and signalling hub, helping modulate inflammation and encourage repair in the surrounding environment.
Why Fat (and MSC Cells) Are Powerful Regenerative Resources
Fat isn’t just stored energy. It’s one of the most regenerative tissues we have. Adipose contains a dense population of adipose-derived cells, including MSC cells, which support healing by:
- reducing chronic inflammatory signals
- encouraging micro-vascular repair (better local blood supply)
- supporting healthier collagen remodelling
- improving tissue resilience and function
Think of MSC-like cells as local repair coordinators: they don’t “turn into a new joint,” but they influence the repair environment, calm excessive inflammation, and guide tissue remodelling in a healthier direction. So rather than forcing healing, Lipogems helps your body re-enter a more natural repair state.
What Conditions Is Lipogems Used For?
Lipogems is widely used for inflammatory and degenerative issues where function has declined or pain has become persistent.
Joint & Cartilage Support
- PKnee osteoarthritis
- PHip degeneration
- PShoulder wear-and-tear
- PAnkle arthritis
Tendon / Ligament Repair
- PAchilles or patellar tendinopathy
- PTennis/golfer’s elbow
- PRotator cuff degeneration
- PPartial ligament injuries
Soft-Tissue Restoration
- PPost-surgical scarring or adhesions
- PChronic fascial tightness
- PLocal tissue defects
Because Lipogems works on the tissue “ecosystem” — including the MSC-rich regenerative niche — it can be particularly useful where rehab alone has plateaued.
Lipogems vs PRP vs Other Orthobiologics
Patients often compare options, especially when looking for Lipogems treatment UK or Lipogems London.
- PRP = concentrated growth factors from blood, excellent for “kick-starting” repair.
- Lipogems = growth factors plus MSC-rich adipose-derived cells plus supportive tissue matrix for longer-term modulation and rebuilding.
- Traditional MSC stem-cell expansion = typically involves enzymes or lab culture; Lipogems avoids this, maintaining the cells in their native scaffold.
Think of PRP as a strong signal, while Lipogems is a signal + scaffold + MSC-supported repair system.
Minimally Invasive, Expert-Led Care
At Levitas, Lipogems is delivered as a minimally invasive procedure performed by dedicated experts trained in regenerative and orthobiologic medicine. We focus on:
- careful candidate selection
- sterile, closed-system processing
- precision placement based on anatomy and imaging where required
- personalised, structured aftercare
This ensures safety, comfort, and the best chance of meaningful recovery.
Post-Operative Recovery + Fat Loss & Skin Support
Regenerative results depend not only on the injection, but on what happens next. That’s why our Lipogems pathway includes high-value post-treatment support. Depending on your needs, this can include:
Lymphatic Massage
Gentle post-operative lymphatic drainage can reduce swelling, support circulation, and optimise tissue recovery after harvest and injection.
Fat Reduction / Fat Loss Support
While Lipogems itself is not designed for weight loss, some patients want to use the harvest and recovery window as a springboard for targeted fat reduction and metabolic fat loss. Where appropriate, we may support these goals with:
- ONDA technology to refine stubborn fat pockets, improve micro-circulation, and encourage skin tightening
- EMS exercise technology to stimulate muscle activation, enhance lymphatic movement, support rehab, and accelerate fat-loss momentum
These adjuncts are optional, clinically selected, and tailored to your body composition goals.
Lipogems Clinics in Surrey and London
If you’re looking for a Lipogems clinic London or Lipogems Surrey, Levitas offers convenient access at:
Surrey: Guildford, Esher
London: Mayfair, HVN Knightsbridge
We also support patients travelling from Chelsea, Kensington, Marylebone, and Belgravia, making advanced micro-fat regeneration accessible across the region.
Is Lipogems Right for You?
Lipogems may be ideal if you want to:
- reduce chronic pain without repeated steroids
- delay or avoid surgery where possible
- restore function after rehab plateaus
- pursue biologic repair rather than temporary masking
- optionally combine regeneration with fat reduction and sustainable fat loss support
