More Cushioning. Less Pressure. More Comfortable Steps.
Now offered at One Stop Foot And Ankle Care in Boynton Beach, Plantation, and West Palm Beach.
Does walking feel like you’re stepping directly on bone? Pain beneath your heel or the ball of your foot may be related to thinning of your foot’s natural protective padding.
One Stop Foot And Ankle Care now offers Liposana®, a human adipose tissue allograft used to supplement areas where natural fat cushioning has been lost or damaged. For appropriately selected patients, treatment may help improve cushioning and reduce pressure-related discomfort.
Call (561) 778-2100 to schedule your consultation.
What Is Liposana?
Liposana is made from donated human adipose tissue-commonly called fat-processed to preserve its natural structure. Your podiatrist places the tissue into an area of fat loss to provide additional cushioning and structural support.
Treatment does not require harvesting fat from another part of your body.
What Is Foot Fat Pad Atrophy?
The fat pads beneath your heels and the balls of your feet help absorb pressure during standing and walking. When this protective layer becomes thinner or damaged, everyday activities can become uncomfortable.
Symptoms may include:
- Pain beneath the ball of the foot or heel.
- A feeling of walking on bone.
- Discomfort when barefoot or walking on hard surfaces.
- Painful calluses over pressure points.
- Difficulty standing or walking for extended periods.
An examination is important because several foot conditions can cause similar symptoms.
Who May Benefit From Liposana?
Liposana may be considered for patients with confirmed loss of natural fat padding, including those with ball-of-foot pain, heel discomfort, or painful pressure areas associated with an adipose tissue defect.
Your podiatrist will determine whether fat pad loss is contributing to your symptoms and discuss appropriate treatment options.
What to Expect
Your consultation: We evaluate your symptoms, medical history, foot structure, skin condition, and areas of pressure. Imaging may be recommended when needed.
Your treatment: Liposana is placed into the affected area during an office procedure. Your doctor will explain the treatment and anesthesia plan before proceeding.
Your recovery: The treated area may need temporary protection from pressure. Depending on your needs, this may include padding, protective footwear, or other offloading measures. Follow-up visits help us assess your recovery and response.
Frequently Asked Questions
How soon will I feel improvement?
The implanted tissue provides cushioning at placement, but symptom improvement and recovery vary. Immediate pain relief is not guaranteed.
How long do results last?
Long-term durability is still being studied. Your response will depend on your condition, pressure on the treated area, and other individual factors.
Will I still need orthotics?
Possibly. Your doctor may recommend orthotics or supportive footwear to help redistribute pressure and protect the treated area.
What are the risks?
Potential risks include pain, swelling, bruising, infection, and an inadequate response. Your doctor will also review considerations associated with donated human tissue.
What does treatment cost?
Contact our office for pricing and coverage information before scheduling treatment.
Take the Next Step Toward Greater Comfort
Find out whether loss of natural foot cushioning is contributing to your pain-and whether Liposana is appropriate for you.
