JET-ASSISTED FAT TRANSFER (J-AFT)

Jet-assisted fat transfer (J-AFT) is the effortless way to remove and harvest high-quality fat* for autologous fat transfer.  During the J-AFT procedure, a laminar water-jet gently dislodges, washes and harvests fat from selected areas of the body.  The fat is collected in a separate FillerCollector™ or LipoCollector™, where it is ready for re-injection to the face, hands, or other parts of the body where rejuvenation and volumizing is desired.  With J-AFT, there’s no centrifuging or additional processing needed before fat transfer, and the entire procedure can be completed in significantly less time than other fat transfer procedures.  J-AFT is a simple, safe and effective procedure that is gentler for patients, while helping to preserve the viability of harvested fat cells.* 

J-AFT is a gentle way to remove fat, requiring less force than other methods of liposuction.  Traditional or energy-assisted lipoplasty is designed to disrupt and destroy fat cells in order to remove them from the body.  J-AFT, on the other hand, uses gentle irrigation and low suction power to dislodge and remove fat.  Additionally, J-AFT doesn’t require classic pre-infiltration, which helps to shorten procedure times while sparing fat cells from excess exposure to infiltration fluid. 

The J-AFT Procedure


  • A slightly pressurized, fan-shaped laminar jet of water gently dislodges micro-droplets of fat
    Spares connective tissue and fibrous structures
  • Simultaneous irrigation and aspiration
    Fat released by water, not fragmented or liquefied
  • Minimizes trauma to patient
    Little patient downtime and discomfort
  • Minimizes damage to harvested fat
    High-quality micro-droplets of fat can be safely and easily collected in separate FillerCollector™ or LipoCollector™
  • Local anesthesia
    Minimizes patient risk

J-AFT Advantages


  • Gentle water-jet releases fat – lower mechanical trauma and no thermal damage
  • Low suction force helps protect fat cells from harm
  • No centrifuging or additional washing needed
  • Minimizes exposure to oxygen and other contaminants
  • Avoids excess handling of fat
  • No waiting – fat is ready for immediate transfer
  • Simple collection process
  • Excellent natural filler alternative for patients

 

*J.J. Stutz and D. Krahl: Water Jet-Assisted Liposuction for Patients with Lipoedema: Histologic and Immunohistologic Analysis of the Aspirates of 30 Lipoedema Patients. Aesth. Plast. Surg. (2009) 33:153-162.