Appropriate for
Individuals suffering from chronic pain conditions such as back pain, spinal pain, joint pain, and neuralgias
Pain Therapy
Our Pain Therapy treatment utilizes innovative Lipogems technology to address chronic pain and inflammation. By harnessing the regenerative properties of autologous adipose tissue, we target affected joints and facet joints to promote healing and improve function. This personalized approach offers a non-pharmacological solution for patients seeking long-term relief from persistent pain conditions.
Treatment Overview
Age
Suitable for adults of all ages experiencing chronic pain
Procedure Details
Treatment duration varies depending on the specific condition and response to therapy
Sessions and frequency
Multiple sessions may be required, with frequency determined by the pain specialist based on individual needs
Precautions
A thorough medical evaluation is necessary before beginning treatment. Some conditions may require additional precautions or alternative approaches
Plan Your Treatment
Schedule a video consultation or a call from the clinic
About the Treatment
Pain Therapy: A Comprehensive Approach to Chronic Pain Management
Pain therapy is a specialized medical discipline focused on treating patients suffering from chronic pain, regardless of its underlying cause. This can include conditions such as back pain, spinal pain, joint pain, and neuralgias. Unlike acute pain, chronic pain is no longer just a symptom but a disease in itself, where the initial cause may no longer be resolvable.
Chronic pain is often sustained by chronic inflammation that cannot be resolved through conventional pharmacological means. Pain therapy aims to utilize innovative techniques to control this inflammation and modulate pain signals until complete control is achieved. At Image Regenerative Clinic, our experienced team helps plan the right healing path, addressing the issue promptly and effectively.
Our clinic is the only private center in Milan that offers multidisciplinary and personalized pain management. Our pain therapists are physicians specialized in anesthesia, resuscitation, and pain therapy, with specific expertise in managing chronic pain. Their role is to understand the mechanisms generating pain and to control this condition using medications and minimally invasive treatments.
Regenerative Medicine with Lipogems in Pain Therapy
Chronic pain is often sustained by an inflammatory pathology that is no longer resolvable through conventional means. This inflammatory condition at the articular level also leads to a worsening of joint lesions. Unfortunately, currently available drugs are unable to control this problem effectively, and their long-term use can cause serious clinical issues and side effects.
The innovative regenerative medicine technique, Lipogems, helps resolve chronic inflammation and improve joint damage. This is achieved through targeted infiltrative techniques for joints and articular facets. The result is an overall improvement in joint functionality.
Image Regenerative Clinic is at the forefront of chronic pain management through the use of Lipogems, combined with specialized pain therapy follow-up. This approach allows us to address even the most challenging painful conditions, offering our patients a comprehensive and effective treatment plan.
Types of Chronic Pain Conditions TreatedTypes of Chronic Pain Conditions Treated
Pain therapy with Lipogems is effective for various chronic pain conditions.
Fibromyalgia: widespread musculoskeletal pain with targeted regenerative approach.
Rheumatoid arthritis: reduction of joint inflammation and associated pain.
Chronic headaches: migraine and tension headaches resistant to traditional medications.
Neuralgias: neuropathic pain including trigeminal, post-herpetic, diabetic.
Chronic low back pain: sciatica and persistent lumbar pain without conservative response.
Temporomandibular joint syndrome: facial pain and masticatory dysfunction.
Post-traumatic pain: following accidents or surgical procedures with persistent painful outcomes.
Mechanism of Action: How Lipogems Fights Pain
Lipogems acts on chronic pain through multiple synergistic regenerative mechanisms.
Anti-inflammatory action: reduction of pro-inflammatory cytokines that perpetuate pain.
Tissue regeneration: repair of damaged tissues that are sources of nociception.
Neural modulation: positive influence on pain nerve circuits and central sensitization.
Vascularization: improved blood supply in chronic pain areas.
Endogenous release: stimulation of natural production of endogenous analgesic substances.
Cycle interruption: breaking the vicious pain-inflammation-pain cycle that self-perpetuates chronic conditions.
Advantages vs Traditional Pharmacological Therapies
Regenerative therapy offers substantial advantages over conventional pharmacological treatments.
No dependency: no risk of addiction or tolerance like with opioids.
Minimal side effects: local procedure without significant systemic effects.
Causal action: treatment of pain causes not just symptom masking.
Prolonged duration: benefits maintained for months-years vs daily medication intake.
Quality of life: global functional improvement not just numerical pain reduction.
Drug interactions: no interference with other necessary medications.
Long-term sustainability: economically advantageous approach over time.
Personalized Pain Therapy Protocols
Each chronic pain patient receives a personalized and multidisciplinary therapeutic protocol.
Initial assessment: comprehensive pain evaluation, causes, functional and psychological impact.
Pain mapping: precise identification of areas to treat with Lipogems.
Targeted infiltrations: guided techniques to reach involved anatomical structures.
Complementary therapies: physiotherapy, pain psychology, relaxation techniques.
Progressive monitoring: pain and functionality assessment scales at regular intervals.
Therapeutic adaptation: protocol modification based on individual response and clinical evolution.
Pain Management: Multidisciplinary Approach
Effective management of chronic pain requires a specialized and coordinated team.
Pain therapist: physicians specialized in anesthesia and pain therapy with Lipogems expertise.
Physiatrist: functional evaluation and specific rehabilitation coordination.
Psychologist: support for emotional and behavioral aspects related to chronic pain.
Physiotherapist: personalized movement and therapeutic exercise programs.
Nutritionist: anti-inflammatory diet to support regenerative process.
Integrated follow-up: coordination between specialists for result optimization and relapse prevention.
Expected Results and Improvement Timeline
Results of pain therapy with Lipogems follow a predictable but personalized timeline.
First 2-4 weeks: possible initial reduction in pain intensity and improved sleep quality.
Months 1-3: progressive decrease in acute episodes and increased physical activity tolerance.
Months 3-6: improvement stabilization, significant reduction in analgesic medications.
Long-term follow-up: benefit maintenance up to 12-24 months, possibility of maintenance treatments.
Success indicators: VAS scale, functional questionnaires, reduced sick days, return to previously compromised activities.
Therapeutic Combinations in Pain Management
Lipogems can be integrated with other therapeutic modalities for optimal synergistic results.
Lipogems + Ozone Therapy: powerful anti-inflammatory and oxygenating action for joint pain.
Lipogems + Acupuncture: nervous system modulation and natural endorphin release.
Lipogems + Mesotherapy: local approach with natural anti-inflammatory substances.
Lipogems + Shock Waves: mechanical stimulation to enhance tissue regeneration.
Lipogems + Bioresonance: energetic rebalancing and pain-related stress reduction.
Sequential protocols: multiple treatment programming for complex resistant conditions.
Understanding Chronic Pain: Beyond Symptom Management
Chronic pain represents a complex medical condition requiring specialized understanding and treatment.
Neuroplasticity changes: how chronic pain alters brain structure and function over time.
Central sensitization: amplification of pain signals in the central nervous system.
Psychosocial factors: impact of depression, anxiety, and social isolation on pain perception.
Functional consequences: disability, work limitations, and reduced quality of life.
Traditional limitations: why conventional pain medications often provide insufficient long-term relief.
Regenerative advantage: how Lipogems addresses underlying tissue pathology rather than just symptoms.
Why Choose Image for Pain Therapy
Specialized Center: Only private clinic in Milan with multidisciplinary chronic pain approach.
Advanced Technology: Regenerative Lipogems for causal treatment not symptomatic.
Expert Team: Pain therapists specialized in anesthesia and regenerative medicine.
Personalized Protocols: Individual assessment and customized treatments for each patient.
Integrated Approach: Combination of innovative therapies for superior lasting results.
Plan Your Treatment
Schedule a video consultation or a call from the clinic
Frequently Asked Questions
Is pain therapy suitable for all types of chronic pain?
Yes, pain therapy is suitable for various types of chronic pain. Our multidisciplinary approach allows us to address even the most complex pain conditions.
How does Lipogems help with chronic pain?
Lipogems helps resolve chronic inflammation and improve joint damage through targeted infiltration techniques. It offers an alternative to long-term medication use.
What is pain therapy?
Pain therapy is a medical discipline that treats chronic pain, regardless of its cause. It aims to control inflammation and modulate pain signals.
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Joint Pain: What are the advantages of Lipogems compared to other treatments?
Joint pain has various causes, from inflammation to trauma, as well as osteoarthritis, tendinitis, and bursitis. Generally, joint pain can be treated with medications, conservative therapies like physiotherapy, and joint injections. However, in many cases, these therapies are insufficient or don't provide the benefits achievable through regenerative medicine and surgery. We discuss this with Professor Carlo Tremolada, Specialist in plastic and reconstructive surgery and maxillofacial surgery, expert in regenerative medicine and surgery, inventor of the Lipogems® patent and Scientific Director of Image Regenerative Clinic. For all these patients, Lipogems offers a non-surgical alternative for treating musculoskeletal injuries, having demonstrated in numerous independent studies superior clinical results compared to other conservative treatments. Furthermore, this therapy has scientifically proven to be more effective than other regenerative medicine options that use only stem cells or platelet factors. What are the benefits of articular Lipogems? Lipogems treatment for joints is a minimally invasive procedure that has demonstrated reduced pain and inflammation, improved mobility and functionality of damaged joints and tissues, drastically reduced recovery times, and improved outcomes of certain surgical procedures it can be combined with, such as rotator cuff repair, while also reducing the risk of post-operative complications. Although it is a minimally invasive procedure, Lipogems treatment is performed in an operating room and requires brief observation time in the clinic after injection. Lipogems is an autologous procedure, using the patient's own fat tissue, thus eliminating the risk of allergic reactions or rejection. The treatment requires the use of a cannula under local anesthesia in the abdominal area, which leaves no scarring, to extract fat tissue with a special syringe, similar to mini-liposuction. The fat microfragmented within the Lipogems device through a specific mechanical action becomes MFat Lipogems, a tissue extremely rich in active regenerative cells that is grafted, takes root, and continues to produce benefits long-term. Based on the patient's joint condition and symptoms, treatment may need to be repeated in 1-2 years, as in cases of severe osteoarthritis; in all other cases, one injection is sufficient for complete healing. When the procedure needs to be repeated, is a new extraction necessary? It is not necessary to perform a fat extraction each time the Lipogems injection needs to be repeated. A single adipose tissue extraction can be performed with a larger quantity than needed for a single injection and then cryopreserved. Fat cryopreservation for regenerative use is known as banking and allows preservation of all vital characteristics and properties of the freshly extracted adipose tissue for up to 6 years. Cryopreserved fat for regenerative use is stored in the first Italian Lipobank in Cesena, authorized by the National Transplant Center and the Regional Transplant Center of Emilia Romagna, where adipose tissue extracted with the Lipogems system is processed, validated, and stored for all regenerative purposes. Using internationally certified (TUV) adipose tissue cryopreservation and thawing technology that meets the highest safety and sterility standards, the fat can be used in the future for both subsequent joint injections and other regenerative uses, such as regenerative facelifts, as filler for facial aesthetic rejuvenation, volumetric procedures like breast reconstruction, and treatment of various pathologies and disorders. Currently, only fat extracted with the Lipogems processing system can be preserved: lipoaspirate, which is mainly used for volumetric procedures, and/or Lipogems for regenerative procedures is authorized for banking by the National Transplant Center.
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