One of the most frequently asked questions by patients considering SVF (Stromal Vascular Fraction) stem cell therapy is the technical steps of the operation: "How is abdominal fat harvested, is the procedure painful, and how is the injection performed?". All steps of how SVF Stem Cell therapy is applied, which is carried out prioritizing patient comfort, are explained in this article.
Phase 1: Mini Liposuction (Fat Harvesting - 20 Minutes)
The richest source of stem cells for SVF therapy is the subcutaneous fat tissue around the abdomen. The procedure is performed under sterile operating room conditions:
- The abdominal area where the fat will be harvested is cleaned with antiseptic solutions and completely anesthetized with local anesthesia.
- With the help of very thin special cannulas, an average of 50-100 cc (about half a tea glass) of fat tissue is extracted without causing any pain to the patient. This procedure is not a weight-loss liposuction, but merely cell harvesting.
Phase 2: Laboratory Separation Phase (45 Minutes)
The harvested fat tissue is processed through special filtering, centrifugation, and enzymatic (collagenase) processes in a sterile laboratory environment. The fat cells are broken down to isolate the SVF fluid, which is rich in live and active stem cells. No artificial additives are used during this process.
Phase 3: Penile Injection (10 Minutes)
The obtained fresh SVF fluid is injected into the spongy tissues (corpus cavernosum) of the penile shaft using very thin needles. Since the penile area is locally anesthetized before the procedure, no pain is felt during the injection. After the procedure is completed, the patient can stand up immediately and return home.