A medical professional has disclosed that individuals are opting for Brazilian bum lifts (BBL) and breast augmentations using fat sourced from deceased individuals.
A BBL involves removing fat from one part of the body and injecting it into the buttocks, while breast enhancements typically involve the use of implants to increase size. However, some people are now seeking a new method, involving injectables made from cadaveric fat, known as AlloClae.
Dr. Melissa Doft, a Manhattan-based plastic surgeon, shared on social media that this innovation is gaining interest, particularly among patients who are very slim or have already undergone liposuction.
“AlloClae is cadaveric fat, which is fat donated by individuals who have passed away,” Dr. Doft explained. “The fat is purified to remove any genetic material and then placed into a syringe, essentially becoming off-the-shelf fat.”
Dr. Doft noted that this cadaveric fat can be used on various body parts, with current approval focused on the body. Once injected, the body’s own fat cells integrate with the cadaveric fat, with about 75 to 100 percent of the latter surviving.
Despite its limited availability, the demand for this injectable is significant. Dr. Sachin M. Shridharani, a plastic surgeon, informed the New York Post: “Probably less than five percent of board-certified plastic surgeons have access to it, but those who do report a high level of demand.”
“There have been instances where we’ve run out of the product,” Dr. Shridharani added.
AlloClae offers an alternative to liposuction for fat harvesting, as explained by Movassaghi Plastic Surgery: “The injected tissue becomes part of your natural fat layer, offering all the benefits of a traditional fat transfer without the need for liposuction.”
“For patients who have always desired fat transfer but lacked sufficient fat reserves, this opens up new possibilities,” they continued.
Caro Van Hove, president of Tiger Aesthetics, spoke to The Cut about the product: “We ensure all our tissue is consented to for aesthetic use. The donor material undergoes meticulous screening in accordance with regulated and high-quality tissue practices.”