Adipose Tissue Complex (ATC): Cellular and Biocellular Uses of Stem/Stromal Cells and Matrix in Cosmetic Plastic, Reconstructive Surgery and Regenerative Medicine

Abstract

Cellular and biocellular uses of adipose-derived stem/stromal cells in plastic and reconstructive surgery and regenerative medicine have relatively recently come to forefront of the practice of medicine and surgery as a therapeutic option. The concept of ``Healing Yourself with Your Own Tissues and Cells'' is rapidly resulting in a paradigm shift in patient care for a very wide variety of clinical applications and patient needs. Simply put, the ability to identify and acquire important reparative cell populations and concentrate them has become of significant importance. Offering a proactive means of using the patient's own tissues and cells is providing a major complement to traditional medication applications. Local and systemic delivery has been greatly advanced with point-of-care abilities to do such isolations and concentrations. As cellular options are evolving in studies, and better recognized in clinical trials for safety and efficacy, the day of ``customized'' effective therapies will be reported and expanded.