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Adipose-Derived SVF

SVF STEM CELL

Using SVF extracted from your own fat,
we reinforce the regenerative environment of damaged and aged tissue.

Method
Autologous fat harvesting · SVF isolation · Precise injection
Anesthesia
Local anesthesia or IV sedation
Recovery
Gradual over 4-8 weeks
Summary Adipose-derived SVF treatment is a regenerative therapy in which the stromal vascular fraction (SVF), which has a high density of stem cells, is isolated from your own fat and injected, addressing both volume restoration and tissue regeneration. It uses only your own tissue and is performed at RESUM Plastic Surgery in Gangnam, Seoul (Apgujeong). Medical Review Medical Review: Won-Suk Kook,Jin-Young Kim
Last updated: 2026-06-30

Why Lisoom

Overview A mixture of cells obtained from adipose tissue
by enzymatic processing or mechanical separation.

SVF (stromal vascular fraction) stem cell treatment is a regenerative therapy in which a stem cell-rich cell population is extracted from the patient's own fat and injected into damaged areas such as joints, nerves, and skin. Its safety and efficacy for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis were recently recognized in Korea. Large-scale clinical trials are still under way, but pain relief and cartilage regeneration effects have been reported.

It can yield 500-2000 times more stem cells than bone marrow, and because autologous tissue is used, there is little immune rejection.

DESIGN PRINCIPLE

Methods
How Adipose-Derived SVF Works

Autologous Fat Harvesting SUTURE guide image

SutureAutologous Fat Harvesting

Autologous fat is harvested from areas such as your abdomen or thighs. Because the tissue most familiar to your own body is used, the risk of rejection tends to be low.

Autologous Fat Familiar Tissue Tags
Enzymatic Processing & Centrifugation HYBRID guide image

HybridEnzymatic Processing & Centrifugation

When the harvested fat is enzymatically processed and centrifuged, mature fat cells are reduced and the stromal vascular fraction (SVF), which has a high density of stem cells, remains. Isolation is carried out with hygiene and safety as priorities.

Stromal Vascular Fraction Hygiene Safety
Concentrated Regenerative Components PARTIAL guide image

PartialConcentrated Regenerative Components

SVF is known to contain adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) together with endothelial cells, pericytes, and regeneration-related factors.

Endothelial Cells Pericytes Adipose-Derived Stem Cells
Precise Injection INCISION guide image

IncisionPrecise Injection

The isolated SVF is precisely injected into the target area together with autologous fat. By helping the grafted fat establish itself in a vascular environment, it allows volume restoration and tissue regeneration to be pursued together.

SVF + Fat Injection Engraftment Environment Volume & Regeneration

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Doctor's Column

This is general medical information intended to help you understand research findings on PRP and PRF skin treatments. The results of the studies cited do not guarantee individual outcomes, and whether to have treatment, the method, and the number of sessions depend on an examination and your health condition. Sources were checked on October 1, 2026. Generated images are for illustration only and are not actual patients, equipment, specimens, microscope photographs, or treatment results.

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OUR PRINCIPLE

Core Values
The Principles RESUM Keeps

inflammatory

inflammatory

Anti-Inflammatory

Through the secretion of anti-inflammatory cytokines such as IL-10 and TGF-β,
it suppresses the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6
and modulates excessive immune responses, easing tissue damage and the progression of chronic inflammation.

Angiogenesis

Angiogenesis

Promoting Angiogenesis

Through the secretion of angiogenic factors, including VEGF,
it induces new blood vessel formation and improves microcirculation,
increasing the supply of oxygen and nutrients within the tissue and optimizing the recovery environment.

Neuroregeneration

Neuroregeneration

Nerve Regeneration Support

Through the secretion of neurotrophic factors such as BDNF and NGF,
it promotes the survival and differentiation of nerve cells and supports axon regeneration and synapse formation,
contributing to the recovery of damaged nerve function and the improvement of sensory and motor function.

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How Do SVF and PRP Treatments Differ?

PRP (platelet-rich plasma) is a growth factor concentrate extracted from blood and is used mainly for tissue regeneration and suppressing inflammation. SVF is a mixture of cells, including stem cells, extracted from adipose tissue; it has broader regenerative potential and a more complex extraction process. In some cases the two treatments are combined.

Features of SVF (Stromal Vascular Fraction)
SVF

SVF

The complex of stromal cells that remains after pure fat cells (adipocytes) are excluded from adipose tissue.

Cell Diversity:

It is rich in adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) with multilineage differentiation potential, strongly inducing direct tissue regeneration and blood vessel formation at sites of damaged tissue.

Clinical Applications

It is mainly mixed and injected together with fat grafts to maximize graft survival, or used for the treatment of refractory wounds, anti-aging skin regeneration, and the treatment of arthritis.

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PRP

PRP

A plasma component obtained by centrifuging blood to concentrate platelets to at least 3-5 times the level in normal blood.

Growth Factor Reservoir

Platelets themselves cannot differentiate into other cells as stem cells do, but they carry a variety of growth factor proteins that promote healing. These components rapidly induce cell proliferation, collagen synthesis, and wound healing.

Clinical Applications

It is widely used to promote regeneration after skin laser or MTS (microneedling) treatments, to treat hair loss (activating hair follicle cells), and to aid recovery from orthopedic ligament and cartilage injuries.

NOTICE

Precautions
Aftercare & Precautions

N · 01 Temporary swelling or bruising may occur at the harvesting and injection sites.
N · 02 Results appear gradually over 4-8 weeks as regeneration progresses.
N · 03 It is advisable to avoid strenuous activity and alcohol for a few days after the treatment.
N · 04 Graft retention and results may vary depending on your fat and tissue characteristics.

PROCEDURE DATA

Summary
Treatment Overview

Procedure

Treatment Overview

Treatment Method
Autologous fat harvesting · SVF isolation · Precise injection
Anesthesia
Local anesthesia or IV sedation
Recovery
Gradual over 4-8 weeks

FOR WHOM

Candidates

Consider a Consultation If

04 Recommended Cases

01 Those considering volume restoration using only their own tissue
02 Those who want to address volume and tissue regeneration together
03 Those looking for an autologous tissue treatment with a lower risk of rejection
04 Those who want a thorough consultation about autologous fat-derived regenerative approaches
Won-Suk Kook · M.D. - RESUM Plastic Surgery Clinic

Doctor's Note

Adipose-derived SVF is a familiar approach in that it uses your own fat and the regenerative resources within it, but it is not a treatment that can promise every result. Fat graft retention varies from person to person. My principle is to speak candidly about limitations such as the variability of retention, along with the advantages of autologous tissue treatment, and to first determine whether it suits the condition of your tissue.

Won-Suk Kook · M.D.

Dr. Won-Suk Kook, Chief Director

PROCEDURE FLOW

Process
Treatment Process

01

PHASE I

Consultation & Diagnosis

We assess your volume and regeneration goals and the condition of your fat and tissue to determine whether the treatment is suitable.

CONSULT

02

PHASE II

Harvesting

Autologous fat is harvested under local anesthesia or IV sedation.

STEP

03

PHASE III

Isolation & Purification

SVF with a high density of stem cells is isolated through enzymatic processing and centrifugation.

STEP

04

PHASE IV

Injection & Aftercare

The SVF is precisely injected into the target area, and we guide you through the recovery and graft retention process.

CARE

FREQUENTLY ASKED

FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions

We have compiled the questions patients ask most often before a consultation.

Research and clinical reports exist on its potential application in osteoarthritis, chronic pain (such as fibromyalgia and CRPS), disorders related to the peripheral and autonomic nerves, and skin regeneration fields such as wound healing, scars, and anti-aging.
SVF is the stromal vascular fraction isolated from fat; it has a high density of stem cells and also contains regeneration-related components.
It varies from person to person; tissue regeneration and anti-inflammatory effects appear gradually over several weeks to several months. In some patients, symptom improvement has been reported from 2-4 weeks after the procedure. How long the effects last and whether a patient responds also depend on the patient's condition, the severity of the disease, and the treatment method.
Temporary swelling or bruising may occur at the harvesting and injection sites, and it is advisable to avoid strenuous activity for a few days.
Because autologous cells are used, immune rejection does not occur, and meta-analyses of clinical studies on mesenchymal stem cells have confirmed overall safety. However, procedure-related complications such as infection, bleeding, and fat embolism are possible, so the procedure should be performed at a specialized medical institution.
It varies with the extent of harvesting and isolation and with the injection site, so we will explain it during your consultation.

RESUM Plastic Surgery Clinic Location

#601, 6F, 842 Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

6F #601, 599-4 Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

HOURS

Weekdays
10:00 ~ 20:00
Saturday
10:00 ~ 17:00
Lunch Break
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

(No lunch break on weekends and public holidays) *Dr. Won-Suk Kook is not available on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month.

Parking Information Parking is available in the building. 1 hour of free parking

Subway 5-minute walk from Exit 3 of Apgujeong Station on Line 3 (right next to the 14-story CGV building at Exit 3)

RESUM Plastic Surgery Clinic CEO Won-Suk Kook Business No. 733-11-02929 Phone 02-3445-7770