Autologous fat grafting is best

There is an increasing appreciation by clinicians that autologous (your own) fat can be the best alternative for reconstruction. The traditional issues of volume loss due to inadequate neovascularisation is the factor most frequently blamed for the loss of fat grafts, however, cell damage during the fat purification stage is also responsible as an unknown and unpredictable amount of the adipose re-injected into the breast is viable, even in same day procedures. These issues have restricted autologous fat grafting to an adjunct aspect of the overall procedure. However, new technology is rapidly addressing these problems.

Lipo-modelling is now increasingly considered to be the best approach for breasts and post-cancer reconstruction for many women, particularly because it is ‘your own tissue’ and feels natural. T&CT’s advanced approach also has numerous other benefits for women – less pain and discomfort from procedures, less recovery time, less time off work, less time away from the family, significantly better cosmetic outcomes and a more ‘natural’ look and feel. And not least, a significantly lower chance of unrelated long-term problems and complications which can be associated with  implants  liposuction/GA surgeries.

Autologous fat grafting is best

There is an increasing appreciation by clinicians that autologous (your own) fat can be the best alternative for reconstruction. The traditional issues of volume loss due to inadequate neovascularisation is the factor most frequently blamed for the loss of fat grafts, however, cell damage during the fat purification stage is also responsible as an unknown and unpredictable amount of the adipose re-injected into the breast is viable, even in same day procedures. These issues have restricted autologous fat grafting to an adjunct aspect of the overall procedure. However, new technology is rapidly addressing these problems.

Lipo-modelling is now increasingly considered to be the best approach for breasts and post-cancer reconstruction for many women, particularly because it is ‘your own tissue’ and feels natural. T&CT’s advanced approach also has numerous other benefits for women – less pain and discomfort from procedures, less recovery time, less time off work, less time away from the family, significantly better cosmetic outcomes and a more ‘natural’ look and feel. And not least, a significantly lower chance of unrelated long-term problems and complications which can be associated with  implants  liposuction/GA surgeries.

Here’s how it works

Adiposet is T&CT’s unique and fully Human Tissues Authority regulated adipose tissue management system. The key steps are:

After harvesting, the patient’s adipose tissue is transported in a temperature controlled Adiposet™ tissue transport kit back to T&CT’s dedicated facilities.

Using strict protocols T&CT analyses the tissue to detect infections and uses its proprietary technology and know how to process it and remove unwanted material;

The tissue is then frozen using a validated temperature controlled process and stored in a dedicated cryopreservation vessel at below-160°C until required. Storage can be kept over a prolonged time.
When the clinician requests more adipose tissue for re-injection, T&CT carefully thaws the required amount of tissue and prepares it in its controlled cleanrooms for grafting; and,

The patient’s own fat (adipose) tissue is used to reconstruct the breast following surgery. There is no risk of rejection and the outcome is very natural in appearance and feel.

Here’s how it works

Adiposet is T&CT’s unique and fully Human Tissues Authority regulated adipose tissue management system. The key steps are:

After harvesting, the patient’s adipose tissue is transported in a temperature controlled Adiposet™ tissue transport kit back to T&CT’s dedicated facilities.

Using strict protocols T&CT analyses the tissue to detect infections and uses its proprietary technology and know how to process it and remove unwanted material;

The tissue is then frozen using a validated temperature controlled process and stored in a dedicated cryopreservation vessel at below-160°C until required. Storage can be kept over a prolonged time.
When the clinician requests more adipose tissue for re-injection, T&CT carefully thaws the required amount of tissue and prepares it in its controlled cleanrooms for grafting; and,

The patient’s own fat (adipose) tissue is used to reconstruct the breast following surgery. There is no risk of rejection and the outcome is very natural in appearance and feel.

Clinical benefits

• Single harvest procedure
• Fewer general anaesthetic procedures and overall lower risks from post-op recovery
• Less burden on scarce and expensive hospital operating theatre and resources
• Allows novel and differentiated procedures to be conducted because of staging and stored fat sample
• Flexible scheduling
• Improved overall cosmesis and high patient satisfaction
• Substantially lower overall procedure costs when compared with current clinical pathways – up to 50-60% lower

Clinical benefits

• Single harvest procedure
• Fewer general anaesthetic procedures and overall lower risks from post-op recovery
• Less burden on scarce and expensive hospital operating theatre and resources
• Allows novel and differentiated procedures to be conducted because of staging and stored fat sample
• Flexible scheduling
• Improved overall cosmesis and high patient satisfaction
• Substantially lower overall procedure costs when compared with current clinical pathways – up to 50-60% lower

Approved, compliant and fully regulated with an enviable 10-year track record

T&CT’s operations have been Human Tissue Authority regulated since the HTA’s formation in 2006. Our track record and regulatory compliance is exceptional with no recorded serious adverse reactions (SARs).

T&CT’s Adiposet technology is, in fact, fully compliant with the US FDA’s rules for human cells, tissues and cellular and tissue-based products, as no enzymatic digestion or any other noncompliant, non-mechanical processes are used in the handling or storage of the sample.

Full multi-centre clinical trials for Safety & Efficacy conducted across 4 NHS specialist centres 2014-2017, and subsequently adopted for use across the NHS.

Approved, compliant and fully regulated with an enviable 10-year track record

T&CT’s operations have been Human Tissue Authority regulated since the HTA’s formation in 2006. Our track record and regulatory compliance is exceptional with no recorded serious adverse reactions (SARs).

T&CT’s Adiposet technology is, in fact, fully compliant with the US FDA’s rules for human cells, tissues and cellular and tissue-based products, as no enzymatic digestion or any other noncompliant, non-mechanical processes are used in the handling or storage of the sample.

Full multi-centre clinical trials for Safety & Efficacy conducted across 4 NHS specialist centres 2014-2017, and subsequently adopted for use across the NHS.

Consult your treating clinician

This is a highly complex field and every clinician and patientsupporting organisation and charities will strongly urge prospective patients or those effected to seek advice with their treating clinician or from a specialist. Not all treatments are available in every treatment centre and the best procedures will highly depend on your personal circumstances and needs. The U.K.’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) provides clear guidance to the public and NHS regarding treatments and you should be aware of your rights and all treatments available to you.

Consult your treating clinician

This is a highly complex field and every clinician and patientsupporting organisation and charities will strongly urge prospective patients or those effected to seek advice with their treating clinician or from a specialist. Not all treatments are available in every treatment centre and the best procedures will highly depend on your personal circumstances and needs. The U.K.’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) provides clear guidance to the public and NHS regarding treatments and you should be aware of your rights and all treatments available to you.