Individual results may vary. Not all patients will experience the same post-procedure recovery and activity level. Consult your physician to discuss the potential benefits and risks.

As with any medical procedure, there are risks including soreness, redness, swelling, and/or pain. Needle access is required (size, location, and depth vary depending on the procedure), which may result in discomfort, pain, bruising, tenderness, bleeding, swelling, or infiltration at the injection site. Other possible symptoms include lightheadedness, fainting, nausea, or vomiting. There is a slight risk of infection at the injection site and minimal risk of adverse reactions or complications as with any other injection procedure. There is minimal concern for disease transmission, allergic reaction, or tissue rejection. Patients with chronic medical conditions such as autoimmune diseases, diabetes, heart or lung disease, circulatory diseases, or obesity may require extreme caution.

Rare but potential risks and complications include allergic reactions to the local anesthetic, damage to underlying structures, hematoma or seroma (an accumulation of blood or fluid under the skin that may require removal), changes in sensation, unsatisfactory results necessitating additional procedures, permanent discoloration caused by a ruptured blood vessel at the treatment site, calcification, perioperative bleeding, a blood clot at the treatment or donor site, infection, scar tissue, and a fat embolism caused by a fat injection mistakenly directed into a blood vessel, and death.

This information is for educational purposes only. Consult your doctor to determine if a stem cell procedure is suitable for you. Individual results vary, and not all patients will return to the same activity level. The longevity of any procedure is limited and depends on factors such as patient weight and activity level. Your doctor will advise you on post-procedural care strategies. It is essential to follow your physician’s instructions regarding post-procedure activity, treatment, and follow-up care. Ask your doctor if a stem cell procedure is appropriate for you.