alloClae New York City
Introduction to alloClae
Creating smoother, more balanced body contours does not always require implants or a traditional fat transfer. For patients who want to add volume to areas such as the breasts, buttocks, or hip dips, alloClae offers another option using donor-derived adipose tissue without the need to harvest fat through liposuction.
At William Lao Plastic Surgery in New York City, Dr. William Lao uses alloClae as a highly customizable approach to volume restoration and body contouring. Treatment can be tailored to refine specific areas, improve asymmetries or contour irregularities, and create proportions that complement the patient’s natural anatomy. For patients who may not have enough donor fat for traditional fat grafting, alloClae can also open the door to treatment that otherwise may not have been possible.
What Is alloClae?
AlloClae is donor fatty tissue that can be used to restore subtle volume to numerous areas of the body. This cutting-edge body-contouring treatment can create balanced proportions and elegantly sculpted contours, and its results look and feel incredibly natural.
AlloClae can be injected to address irregularities after liposuction, fill in hip dips, or enhance the buttocks. It can also be used to increase breast volume, enhance cleavage, correct breast asymmetries, fill in irregularities in the breast contours, or correct rippling after breast augmentation with implants.
Traditional procedures that utilize the body’s own fat require liposuction to harvest the fatty tissue. Since alloClae uses donor fat instead, no liposuction is required, making it a completely non-surgical process.
AlloClae is thicker than natural fat, allowing it to be used to create new volume more effectively. The amount that lasts after treatment has been seen to be comparable with traditional fat transfer. Because of this, results last, and there is less need to overfill areas during treatment.
The Science Behind alloClae
AlloClae is an injectable product made up of fat cells from donors who have been exhaustively screened to avoid any transference of infectious diseases or microorganisms. The fat is purified to reduce DNA and remove any potentially harmful components, reducing the risk of rejection and allergic reactions.
Along with this purified fat, alloClae contains triglycerides (lipids), connective tissues, and extracellular matrix (ECM). The proteins in the ECM include glycoproteins, elastins, and collagens.
After alloClae has been injected, it incorporates into the surrounding tissue, where its extracellular matrix supports your body’s growth of new blood vessels and natural fatty tissue. This ensures longer-lasting results.
Who Are the Best Candidates for alloClae?
Most patients are good candidates for alloClae. If you’re looking for a minimally invasive way to restore volume, you’re an excellent candidate for alloClae.
Patients who want to improve the size of their breasts without getting breast implants are perfect alloClae candidates. This option creates natural augmentation comparable to a fat transfer to the breasts.
When patients don’t have a great deal of excess body fat, they’re poor candidates for a traditional fat transfer procedure. However, this makes them fantastic candidates for alloClae, since it’s performed using donor fat instead of the patient’s own fat. Patients who are poor candidates for liposuction are also great alloClae candidates.
If you have any of the following issues, discuss them with Dr. Lao during your consultation:
- A history of anaphylaxis
- An active skin infection
- Severe allergen sensitivities
AlloClae is specifically used for body treatments. If you’re looking to improve facial volume, it’s best to undergo a fat transfer procedure or filler injection instead.
The Consultation
Before a date can be set for your alloClae treatment, you’ll need to meet with Dr. Lao for a consultation at our New York City clinic. At our facility:
- You’ll share your aesthetic goals with Dr. Lao. You and Dr.Lao will review your medical history, including allergies, previous procedures, underlying medical conditions, and current medications.
- Dr. Lao will perform a thorough physical examination, and photographs may be taken to serve as a reference.
- Dr. Lao will design a treatment plan and take you through the steps of the process from start to finish. Please feel free to ask questions at any point.
What to Expect During an alloClae Treatment Session
AlloClae treatments can be safely performed at our office. The amount of time required to perform these treatments will depend on the size and number of treatment areas. Generally, alloClae treatment sessions take less than an hour to perform.
At the start of the procedure, local anesthesia is administered to numb the treatment area. Once the anesthesia has taken effect, very tiny incisions are made. A blunt-tip cannula is inserted into an incision, and then small droplets of alloClae are injected evenly with great precision and care.
Can alloClae Be Combined with Other Procedures?
Since alloClae is a relatively new innovation, its compatibility with other procedures and treatments hasn’t been fully studied. Due to this, any pairings will be performed with great care at the discretion of Dr. Lao. Options can be discussed during your consultation.
alloClae Recovery
After your alloClae treatment session, you’ll be able to return to your everyday activities in only one to two days. Swelling, bruising, and soreness may be present in the targeted areas. These issues will be temporary and will fade over the course of one to two weeks.
How Much Does alloClae Cost in New York City, NY?
The cost of alloClae in New York varies from patient to patient. Factors that can influence the total price of alloClae treatment include the amount of volume being added, the size and number of areas being addressed, and the patient’s cosmetic goals.
Financing for alloClae and our other procedures and treatments is available through Cherry and CareCredit. Patients can work with these companies to select financing plans that fit their budget.
Why NYC Patients Choose William Lao Plastic Surgery for alloClae Treatments
At William Lao Plastic Surgery in New York, NY, we put patients first, focus on achieving incredibly natural results, and prioritize safety above all else. Dr. William Lao, a double-board-certified plastic surgeon with over a decade of experience in medicine, has a deep understanding of aesthetics and anatomy.
At the start of his journey in medicine, he attended Johns Hopkins, graduating with his MD. He then traveled to Milwaukee for a six-year plastic and reconstructive surgery residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
After this, Dr. Lao completed a prestigious aesthetic surgery fellowship under Dr. Sherrell J. Aston in New York. Additionally, at the Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Linkou, Taiwan, he completed a research and clinical fellowship in reconstructive microsurgery. Dr. Lao has also completed a fellowship in aesthetic surgery at the Manhattan Eye Ear & Throat Hospital (MEETH)/New York University.
He has been honored with a number of awards over the course of his medical career, and he has delivered lectures and presentations at numerous medical conferences. He has written textbook chapters on volume restoration and liposuction, along with medical journal articles on aesthetic and reconstructive surgery.
Dr. Lao was one of the founding members of the Asian Society for Breast Plastic Reconstructive Surgery. He is also a member of medical societies like the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS), the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
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Schedule Your Consultation
If you are interested in adding volume or refining your body contours but would prefer to avoid implants or the liposuction required for traditional fat transfer, alloClae may offer another option.
Schedule a consultation at William Lao Plastic Surgery in New York City to meet with Dr. Lao, discuss the areas you would like to address, and learn whether alloClae should be part of your treatment plan.
