The best enhancements are the ones no one can spot. SVIA® now offers alloClae, a way to restore volume in exactly the areas you want, using your own tissue instead of implants.
A Refined Way to Restore Natural Volume
SVIA, also known as the Silicon Valley Institute for Aesthetics, was co-founded by board-certified, fellowship-trained plastic surgeons Dr. Tom S. Liu, MD, MBA, and Dr. Jerome H. Liu, MD, MSHS. Both remain active members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and the clinical team they've built carries that same commitment to precision into every treatment across the practice. Reach out to schedule a consultation and see if this approach fits what you're looking for.
What is alloClae?
alloClae is a non-surgical option that restores volume in the exact areas the body needs it, made from processed donor fat tissue rather than implants or synthetic fillers. Its natural cellular structure allows it to integrate with the body much like your own tissue would. Appointments are typically completed in office in under an hour.
Benefits of alloClae
Patients who want to refine their shape without surgery may find several advantages with alloClae, such as:
- Restores volume without incisions or implants
- Uses your body's own donor fat tissue rather than synthetic filler
- Shows visible results right after treatment
- Wraps up in a single office visit, usually under an hour
- Comes with very little downtime
- Works well for patients who don't qualify for traditional fat transfer
Am I a Good Candidate for alloClae?
Good candidates for alloClae are those who want to restore lost volume or refine their shape without going under the knife. It can also help patients who don't qualify for traditional fat transfer, since it can be placed wherever fat naturally exists in the body. Meeting with the SVIA team is the best way to find out if alloClae fits your goals.
Your Consultation
A consultation at SVIA starts with the clinical team learning about your goals, examining the treatment area, and walking you through whether alloClae makes sense for you. You'll also have room to ask about the process, recovery, and what results to expect before deciding how to proceed.
How Much Does alloClae Cost?
What alloClae costs depends on the treatment area and how much volume you're hoping to add. Since every plan is tailored to the patient, the SVIA team can put together a personalized estimate once they understand your goals.
What to Expect During alloClae Treatment
Treatment Planning
Before your appointment, the clinical team maps out the treatment area and talks through how much volume will help you reach your goals. This groundwork confirms that alloClae is the right fit for what you're looking to address.
The alloClae Procedure
alloClae is placed directly into the treatment area, adding volume right where it's needed. Once it's in place, it settles into your tissue much like fat that naturally belongs there.
Immediately After Treatment
Volume is visible as soon as the appointment wraps up, since there's no incision or surgical recovery to work through.
alloClae Recovery
Since alloClae doesn't involve surgery, downtime is far lighter than what surgical body contouring typically requires. Most patients get back to their normal day the same day and simply follow the aftercare tips their clinical team provides as results settle in.
alloClae Results
Results show up right away, since alloClae works with the body's own tissue from the moment it's placed. Because it's made of naturally occurring fat, results can last, though exactly how long depends on the individual, their body chemistry, and their lifestyle.
Where alloClae Can Add Volume
Breast Contouring
For the breasts, alloClae can restore lost volume, refine cleavage, and improve symmetry, including in cases where implant rippling or contour irregularities are a concern. It's a subtle way to enhance the breasts without additional surgery on existing implants.
Body Contouring
On the body, alloClae can shape the buttocks, minimize the look of hip dips, and smooth out irregularities left behind by earlier liposuction. It's a flexible way to refine your curves without another surgical procedure.
FAQs
What is alloClae made of?
Is alloClae safe?
How does alloClae compare to fillers, implants, or traditional fat grafting?
Does alloClae leave any scarring?
Who performs alloClae treatments at SVIA?
Can alloClae be paired with other treatments at SVIA?
Is alloClae covered by insurance?
What is alloClae made of?
alloClae comes from processed donor fat tissue. It's made up of non-living fat cells, extracellular matrix (the tissue's natural support structure), triglycerides, and connective tissue, each of which helps it integrate once it's placed in the body.
Is alloClae safe?
alloClae falls under FDA regulation as a Human Cell and Tissue Product (HCT/P). Like other products in that category, it's sourced from donor tissue that goes through donor screening and testing for transmissible diseases before it's cleared for use.
How does alloClae compare to fillers, implants, or traditional fat grafting?
Fillers and implants rely on synthetic material, while alloClae adds volume using minimally processed, naturally occurring fat tissue. And unlike traditional fat grafting, it skips the extra step of harvesting fat from another part of your body.
Does alloClae leave any scarring?
Since alloClae is placed without incisions, there's no surgical scarring to think about.
Who performs alloClae treatments at SVIA?
alloClae is administered by SVIA's trained clinical team, overseen by the practice's board-certified plastic surgeons.
Can alloClae be paired with other treatments at SVIA?
It's common for patients to combine alloClae with options like CoolSculpting or a surgical Brazilian Butt Lift, since each one addresses a different piece of body contouring.
Is alloClae covered by insurance?
As with most cosmetic body contouring treatments, alloClae is considered elective and generally isn't covered by insurance. The SVIA team can walk you through payment options at your consultation.