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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2023 May 3.
Published in final edited form as: Plast Reconstr Surg. 2022 Oct 7;151(1):72e–84e. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000009798

Figure 1. Fluidic devices for processing adipose tissue.

Figure 1.

Lipoaspirate (LA) is collected by standard vacuum-assisted liposuction and processed using the Emulsification and Micronization Device (EMD), which breaks down adipose tissue into smaller fragments and emulsifies fat droplets. The mechanically sheared and emulsified sample is then passed through the Filtration Device (FD) to remove the largest tissue pieces, which can clog needles during injection. Following device processing, the final cellular suspension can be injected into a patient for augmenting wound healing or other regenerative capacity.