Dr. Elbaz is a recognized leader in regenerative orthopedic care, with extensive experience treating over 1,000 joint and soft tissue conditions using Lipogems® micro-fragmented adipose tissue.

As one of the first orthopedic surgeons in the U.S. to adopt this procedure following FDA clearance in September 2015, Dr. Elbaz continues to lead the way in innovative, non-surgical treatment options.

Fun facts about fat:

• 100,000 - 1 million mesenchymal stem cells per milliliter of fat

• 10,000x more mesenchymal stem cells in fat than in blood

• 100-500 more mesenchymal stem cells in fat than in bone marrow.

• Fat can be used in conjunction with bone marrow to increase the numbers and types of stem cells

• Fat is easily harvested even in very slim patients.

• Multiple joints and soft tissues can be treated on the same day making the procedure efficient and cost effective

• Lipogems works on patients of any age.

Lipogems is a minimally invasive procedure that uses your own fat—taken from your belly or thigh—as a natural way to help relieve joint pain and support healing.

We gently remove a small amount of fat using a numbing medication, very similar to liposuction but much less aggressive. That fat is then carefully processed in a sterile, FDA-cleared device that washes away impurities and breaks the fat into tiny, concentrated tissue clusters.

These clusters are rich in cells and supportive elements that can help reduce inflammation and promote healing in injured or arthritic joints. We then inject this purified fat into the problem area—like your knee, shoulder, or hip—using precise image guidance to make sure it goes exactly where it’s needed.

Since the tissue comes from your own body, it’s very safe and well-tolerated. The goal is to cushion, support, and enhance your body’s own repair process without surgery.