alloClae™ has officially arrived at West County Plastic Surgeons, and it’s one of the most innovative additions to our lineup of volume restoration treatments. This new option gives our St. Louis patients another way to achieve natural-looking fullness, without surgery and with very little downtime.
If you have been researching ways to address volume loss in the face, hands, or body, you have probably already come across fillers and fat transfer. alloClae™, a fat-derived biomaterial, expands your surgeon’s toolkit, helping achieve soft, refined results that fit right in alongside the other treatments we offer.
What Is alloClae™?
alloClae™ is a biomaterial made from human derived cadaveric fat, designed to replace or reinforce volume lost to aging, weight changes, or hormonal shifts. Rather than simply plumping an area the way a traditional filler does, it works more like a soft, supportive layer placed beneath the skin, one that can settle in alongside your own tissue for results that feel natural rather than added on. Depending on your goals, your surgeon may use alloClae™ on its own or pair it with fat transfer to fine-tune shape and symmetry.
How alloClae™ Compares to Traditional Fillers and Fat Transfer
Patients often ask how alloClae™ fits in alongside the traditional fillers and fat transfer options we already offer. Hyaluronic acid fillers, like Juvederm® and the RHA® Collection, are wonderful for precise, quick refinements, but results are temporary and may need frequent maintenance. Fat transfer, which uses fat harvested from your own body, can look beautifully natural for patients who have enough fat available to work with. alloClae™ adds another option to the mix: it is designed to provide softer, broader volume, and it can be used on its own or layered with fat transfer for extra shape and support. Rather than replacing your other choices, alloClae™ gives your surgeon one more way to help you reach your goals.
Wondering if alloClae™ holds up over time? Since it isn’t dissolved like an HA filler, your surgeon takes a conservative, layered approach. Learn more on how long results typically last.
Who Is a Candidate?
alloClae™ may be worth considering if you are hoping to restore natural-looking volume in areas like the cheeks, temples, jawline, lips, hands, or select body areas with minor contour irregularities. It can be a great fit for patients who are lean or do not have much donor fat available, or for those combining treatments, such as pairing alloClae™ with fat transfer or skin-tightening treatments for a fuller result. As with any procedure, whether alloClae™ is right for you comes down to your individual health history, healing profile, and goals, which we will walk through together at your consultation.
What to Expect: Procedure and Recovery
alloClae™ is typically performed in our office under local anesthesia, with or without oral medication to help you relax. Your surgeon creates a few small entry points and places the material in careful layers, building volume gradually rather than all at once so results look natural as they settle in. If you are combining treatments, a bit of your own fat may be added at the same time to enhance shape and texture.
Most patients are back to normal social activities within a few days, though mild swelling, tenderness, or bruising can last for one to two weeks. As the swelling goes down, you will start to notice visible softness and improved shape.
Is alloClae™ Right for You?
If you have been comparing fillers, fat transfer, and newer volume restoration options, alloClae™ is worth bringing up at a consultation, whether you have been a patient with us for years or are just getting to know our practice.
At West County Plastic Surgeons, Dr. Terry Myckatyn, Dr. Marissa Tenenbaum, and Dr. Trina Ebersole take a comprehensive approach to volume restoration, so you can feel confident in whatever you decide. Our team will walk you through whether you’re a good fit, what results might look like, and how this new option could fit into your broader aesthetic plan.
Ready to talk about alloClae™ with St. Louis’ West County Plastic Surgeons? Call (314) 996-8800 or reach out to our team to book your consultation.
