For years, patients seeking natural volume enhancement faced a dilemma. Traditional fat grafting offers permanent, natural results, but it requires liposuction — a surgery that demands downtime and sufficient harvestable body fat. Synthetic dermal fillers offer a nonsurgical alternative, but they’re temporary and can sometimes look or feel foreign under the skin.
Alloclae™ injectable fat transfer bridges this gap. It’s an innovative, off-the-shelf allograft adipose matrix that delivers the benefits of natural fat grafting without the need for liposuction harvesting. Ideally suited for lean patients or those seeking minimally invasive treatment, Alloclae™ allows for precise body contouring and facial rejuvenation using a biological scaffold derived from screened donor tissue.
This treatment provides immediate volume correction while signaling your body to regenerate its own tissue network, offering a solution that feels exactly like you.
What Is Alloclae™ and How Does It Work?
Alloclae™ is an allogenic tissue derivative, meaning it’s processed from human fat called adipose tissue. Unlike autologous fat transfer, where fat is taken from the body through liposuction, Alloclae™ is prepared from donor tissue that has undergone rigorous processing to remove all cellular debris, oil, and moisture.
What remains is a pure extracellular matrix, a structural scaffold rich in natural proteins and growth factors. Think of adipose matrix as the architectural framework of fat tissue, much like a honeycomb structure without the honey. It’s the natural meshwork of collagen and proteins that gives fat its shape.
While hyaluronic acid fillers work by physically occupying space and drawing water, Alloclae™ works through cellular integration. According to research published by the National Institutes of Health, allograft adipose matrices function as a biological scaffold.
Once injected, the matrix supports host cell infiltration and the formation of new blood vessels called neovascularization. Essentially, the matrix provides a “house,” and the body’s own cells move in to inhabit it. Over time, the injected matrix integrates seamlessly with existing soft tissue, creating a soft, natural volume that moves dynamically with the body.
Top Treatment Areas for Alloclae™ Injections
Because Alloclae™ is softer than many high-G-prime synthetic fillers, it’s ideal for areas requiring smooth transitions and a natural tactile feel.
Breast Contouring
Alloclae™ is not a replacement for breast implants if you desire a significant size increase. However, it’s a powerful tool for breast refinement used to:
- Soften the visible edges of breast implants (rippling).
- Correct mild asymmetry between breasts.
- Fill the “cleavage gap,” where implants may sit too far apart.
- Add upper pole fullness for a more youthful shape.
Hip Dips and Body Contouring
Many individuals have “hip dips” that create inward curves in the space between the hips and thighs. This is determined by the skeletal structure and has nothing to do with physical fitness or weight.
Some women prefer the look of having their hip dips “filled” in. Alloclae™ provides a targeted way to round out these depressions and smooth the transition from waist to thigh without the recovery time of surgical fat transfer.
Facial Rejuvenation
Alloclae™ is an excellent alternative to surgical facial treatments for comprehensive rejuvenation. This procedure can restore volume to sunken temples, deep nasolabial folds, or hollow cheeks without a surgical harvest site. The growth factors inherent in the adipose matrix also contribute to improved skin and texture overlying the injection site.
Who Is the Ideal Candidate for Alloclae™?
Consult with a medical professional to determine your exact cosmetic goals. You may be eligible for Alloclae™ if you:
- Have low body fat: You want the natural look of fat transfer but lack the fat necessary for harvesting via liposuction.
- Seek refinement, not transformation: You’re looking to smooth a contour, fill a dip, or improve symmetry rather than add bulk.
- Don’t want surgery: You want long-lasting results but are unwilling or medically unable to undergo general anesthesia or surgical liposuction.
- Have implant rippling: You have breast implants with visible edges or wrinkling that need soft-tissue camouflage.
Candidates for Alloclae™ must be in good general health and have realistic expectations regarding volume. Alloclae™ is typically used in quantities of 30cc to 50cc per session for body treatments, whereas breast implants often start around 300cc.
What to Expect During the Procedure
The Alloclae™ procedure is performed in-office and typically takes 30 to 45 minutes, depending on the number of treatment areas. Here’s what to expect:
- Preparation: The injection site is mapped and marked. Photographs may be taken to document your baseline.
- Anesthesia: A local anesthetic (lidocaine) is used to numb the treatment area. General anesthesia isn’t required.
- Injection: Your provider uses a blunt-tipped micro-cannula rather than a sharp needle. Cannulas slide through the tissue rather than cutting it, which significantly reduces bruising and improves safety. The Alloclae™ matrix is layered smoothly into the subcutaneous plane.
- Completion: The injection points are covered with a small bandage. No sutures are needed, and because there’s no donor site, you don’t need to wear compression garments on your abdomen or thighs.
Recovery and Results Timeline
One of the significant advantages of Alloclae™ is the downtime. Most patients return to light daily activities immediately, with many returning to work the next day. During the first five days, you may experience mild swelling, tenderness, or bruising at the injection site. During the first two to six weeks, you may notice a slight decrease in volume. This is expected.
Your body is absorbing the carrier solution used to deliver the matrix, while your own cells are beginning to populate the scaffold. By month three, your results will stabilize as neovascularization completes. The volume that remains is integrated tissue that behaves like the surrounding fat. Your results can last for years.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alloclae™
Here are some commonly asked questions about Alloclae™ injectable fat transfer.
1. Is Alloclae™ Safe?
Yes. Alloclae™ is produced in FDA-registered tissue banks that adhere to Current Good Tissue Practice regulations. The processing creates a sterile, acellular matrix that minimizes infection risk and eliminates the potential for immune rejection.
2. Does the Procedure Hurt?
Discomfort is minimal. Because we use local anesthetics and blunt-tip cannulas, most patients describe the sensation as “pressure” rather than sharp pain.
3. Can I Combine Alloclae™ Injections With Other Procedures?
Yes. Alloclae™ is often paired with breast augmentation, called hybrid augmentation, to ensure the softest, most natural feel over an implant.
Choose Miami Plastic Surgery® for Body Contouring
At Miami Plastic Surgery®, your treatment is guided by a team of board-certified skin care experts and surgeons who understand the deep structural anatomy of the face and body. Because we’re a comprehensive practice offering the full spectrum of surgical and nonsurgical options, we can find the right procedure for you.
If you’re eligible for Alloclae™, we have the expertise to place it artistically. If your goals require more volume than injections can provide, we can pivot to surgical options. You receive the treatment that fits your body, not just the treatment we happen to have.
Ready to refine your contours without surgery? Contact us today to determine if Alloclae™ injectable fat transfer is the right solution for your aesthetic goals.
