Fat Pad Restoration For Foot Pain

What is fat pad restoration for foot pain?

Fat pad restoration is an outpatient, minimally invasive procedure that uses injectable fillers to replace or augment lost tissue in your feet. It’s an effective way to manage persistent pain in your heels or the balls of your feet without having to undergo surgery.

Dr. Rivera offers two types of fat pad restoration: BioCushion® and Liposana®. After discussing your symptoms and completing an exam, she can make personalized treatment recommendations.

What conditions may benefit from fat pad restoration for foot pain?

At Aesthetic Podiatry & Sports Medicine Center, Dr. Rivera uses fat pad restoration for foot pain to treat several common conditions, including:

• Fat pad atrophy (a natural thinning of tissue at the bottom of the foot)
  Metatarsalgia (pain and inflammation in the ball of the foot)
  Heel fat pad syndrome
  Heel pain due to plantar fasciitis or other issues

The treatment can also be beneficial for people with diabetic neuropathy and other diabetes-related foot conditions. Restoring lost fat may help cushion pressure points on the feet and reduce the risk of skin damage.

What is the difference between BioCushion and Liposana?

BioCushion and Liposana are both injectable treatments designed to replace or augment lost tissue in the bottoms of the feet. The main difference is that they’re manufactured by two separate companies. BioCushion is made by Paragon 28, and Liposana is made by Britecyte.

Each solution is made from human adipose (fat) tissue allografts. During treatment, Dr. Rivera injects the adipose tissue into the areas of your feet that need it most, such as your heels or the balls of your feet.

Once injected, the adipose tissue can provide cushioning and serve as a scaffold in the treated area. The scaffold provides a foundation that may promote tissue remodeling, potentially relieving pain and improving mobility.

What is recovery like after fat pad restoration for foot pain?

Fat pad restoration for foot pain is a quick, minimally invasive procedure. Many people can walk out of the office immediately following treatment and return to their daily routine.

It’s normal to experience mild soreness or increased sensitivity, but these symptoms should improve within a few days. Dr. Rivera may also ask you to wear custom orthotics or special shoes to protect your feet while the injections begin working.

To explore the benefits of fat pad restoration for foot pain, make an appointment at Aesthetic Podiatry & Sports Medicine today. Call the nearest office in Purchase or White Plains, New York, or click the online booking tool.