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World J Exp Med. Sep 20, 2025; 15(3): 106641
Published online Sep 20, 2025. doi: 10.5493/wjem.v15.i3.106641
Therapeutic potential of adipose tissue in aesthetic medicine
Mahmood S Choudhery, Taqdees Arif, Aleeza Afzal, Ruhma Mahmood
Mahmood S Choudhery, Taqdees Arif, Department of Human Genetics and Molecular Biology, University of Health Sciences Lahore, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
Aleeza Afzal, Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Health Sciences Lahore, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
Ruhma Mahmood, Department of Paediatric Surgery, Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
Author contributions: Choudhery MS, Arif T, Afzal A and Mahmood R conceptualized and designed the contents of the manuscript, wrote the original version of manuscript, revised the manuscript; Choudhery MS and Arif T prepared, designed and modified the figures; All authors reviewed and approved the final version of the manuscript
Conflict-of-interest statement: Authors have no conflict of interest.
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Corresponding author: Mahmood S Choudhery, Department of Human Genetics and Molecular Biology, University of Health Sciences Lahore, Lahore 54000, Pakistan. ms20031@yahoo.com
Received: March 4, 2025
Revised: April 2, 2025
Accepted: May 10, 2025
Published online: September 20, 2025
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Aesthetic medicine has evolved with innovative solutions for improvement of overall appearance. Adipose tissue, with its regenerative properties, offers a promising alternative to traditional treatments. Adipose tissue derivatives such as nanofat, microfat, adipose tissue-derived stem cells, and stromal vascular fraction have shown therapeutic applications in aesthetic medicine. Studies demonstrate their effectiveness in treating acne scars, burn wounds, hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, and skin rejuvenation. However, limitations such as graft survival variability and regulatory challenges need to be addressed. Further research is necessary to fully harness the potential of adipose tissue in aesthetic medicine.