--- title: "Provider Network | Add Adipose Tissue Banking | SaveMyFat" description: "Add compliant adipose tissue banking to your practice. SaveMyFat connects your clinic with a U.S.-based tissue bank, plus training and education materials." url: "https://savemyfat.com/providers/" --- # Add Adipose Tissue Banking to Your Practice Collect adipose tissue in a simple in-office procedure. SaveMyFat connects your practice with a U.S.-based tissue bank that handles processing and cryopreservation. [Become A Provider](https://savemyfat.com/contact-us/) U.S.A.-Based Processing | FDA-Registered Labs | Full Training Included ## What This Page Covers This page is for physicians and practices considering adding adipose tissue banking. SaveMyFat connects your practice with a U.S.-based tissue bank and provides training and compliant patient-education materials. Banking is a preservation service you offer patients who want to plan ahead. It is not a treatment, and it does not turn your practice into a stem cell clinic. **Key takeaways:** - You collect adipose tissue in a short in-office procedure; a U.S.-based tissue bank processes and cryopreserves it. - SaveMyFat provides training, protocols, and compliant patient-education materials. - Banking is preservation, not treatment. Adipose-derived cell uses are investigational and not FDA-approved. - Present banking honestly: a preservation service, not a promise of future treatment or family access. - You remain responsible for your own clinical and legal compliance. **Important:** SaveMyFat connects patients and providers with a U.S.-based tissue bank for adipose tissue banking. SaveMyFat does not collect, process, or store tissue itself, and it does not provide treatments or cures for any disease or medical condition. Most adipose-derived cell products that are more than minimally manipulated are regulated as biologics and are not FDA-approved to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Providers are responsible for their own clinical and regulatory compliance. Banking your tissue today does not guarantee eligibility, access, or clinical benefit from any future therapy or clinical trial. This page is educational and is not medical advice. Talk with your own licensed healthcare provider about any medical decision. The Opportunity ## Your Patients Are Asking About Stem Cells. Regenerative medicine is a growing area of interest. Your patients are researching adipose-derived cells and asking how to prepare for the future. SaveMyFat lets you offer compliant adipose tissue banking: a preservation service, not a treatment. We connect your practice with a U.S.-based tissue bank and provide training and compliant patient-education materials. For deeper reference, see our [physician resource center](https://savemyfat.com/physician-resource-center/) and [compliant marketing standards](https://savemyfat.com/compliant-marketing-standards/). [Learn More](https://savemyfat.com/contact-us/) ## Why Providers Partner With SaveMyFat 01 A Compliant New Service One collection can yield many cryopreserved vials of a patient's own tissue. Banking adds an educational, preservation-based service to your practice. It is not a treatment, and any future use would depend on lawful, FDA-regulated pathways decided with the patient's physician. 02 Minimal Workflow Disruption The collection takes under 30 minutes using local anesthesia. No special equipment is required. Full training and protocol documentation are included. 03 Patients Who Plan Ahead Adipose tissue banking attracts patients who plan ahead for their health. These tend to be long-term relationships built on education and trust. 04 Family Eligibility Under certain guidelines, eligible first-degree blood relatives may be considered for future use of a patient's banked tissue. Eligibility is not guaranteed and is decided by a physician. This may broaden interest among families. ## What This Partnership Is, and What It Is Not The SaveMyFat provider partnership lets your practice offer adipose tissue banking. You collect a small amount of a patient’s own fat tissue, a U.S.-based tissue bank processes and cryopreserves it, and SaveMyFat connects the two and supplies training and education materials. It is a preservation service. It is not a license to market or deliver unapproved stem cell treatments. Adipose-derived cell products that are more than minimally manipulated are regulated as biologics under [21 CFR Part 1271](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-L/part-1271) and are not FDA-approved to treat disease. Banking does not enroll patients in any therapy, and any future use would run through a lawful, FDA-regulated pathway. The FDA’s [consumer alert on regenerative medicine products](https://www.fda.gov/vaccines-blood-biologics/consumers-biologics/consumer-alert-regenerative-medicine-products-including-stem-cells-and-exosomes) explains this further. Your practice remains responsible for its own clinical and legal compliance. Trusted By Medical Experts. ## Backed By Decades Of Expertise. Our network includes providers and laboratory partners with decades of combined experience in regenerative medicine, surgery, and tissue processing. Their involvement reflects our focus on U.S.-based, standards-driven handling of tissue. Any medical decision remains between a patient and their licensed provider. - U.S.-Based Processing - Autologous (Patient's Own) Tissue - Strict Quality Controls - Long-Term Cryopreservation Dr. Jose R. Ortega MD Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Thom Lobe Founder of Regeneveda and Professor of Clinical Surgery, University of Illinois Chicago Dr. Rafael Diaz-Yoserev Board-Certified General, Vascular & Cosmetic Surgeon Why SaveMyFat ## Built for Your Practice. Full Training Turnkey Integration U.S. Based Labs What training do you provide? We provide training on the collection procedure, patient consultation, and compliant patient education. Your team learns how to offer banking as a preservation service. We do not train you to deliver unapproved treatments. How does the lab partnership work? The tissue bank, a U.S.-based tissue bank, handles cell processing, isolation, and cryopreservation. Your practice focuses on patient care and collection; the bank focuses on lab science. SaveMyFat connects the two. How do you support compliance? All processing occurs in FDA-registered U.S. facilities. We provide documentation and educational guidance to help you present banking accurately, as a preservation service and not an FDA-approved treatment. You remain responsible for your own clinical and legal compliance. Is family eligibility a selling point? Under certain guidelines, eligible first-degree blood relatives may be considered for future use. Eligibility is not guaranteed and is decided by a physician within a lawful pathway. Present it honestly, as a possibility, not a promise. Do you provide marketing and education support? Yes. We provide patient-facing materials, consultation guides, and educational resources designed to be compliant: clear about what banking is, what it is not, and that it is not an FDA-approved treatment. Your Path Forward ## Ready to Get Started? Whether you want to bank your own adipose tissue or offer banking in your practice, the next step is a conversation. We will walk you through the process, the costs, and the limits, so you can make an informed decision. #### For Clinics and Networks Bring compliant, U.S.-based adipose tissue banking to your organization. [Contact Us](https://savemyfat.com/providers-sign-up/) #### For Patients Informed planning starts with one conversation. - Find a provider near you. - See what the procedure involves. - Learn about potential future uses in FDA-regulated pathways. - Understand the science in plain language, not medical speak. [Find A provider](https://savemyfat.com/contact-us/) #### For Providers Add a powerful service to your practice. - Training and protocol onboarding. - Simple integration into existing workflows. - U.S.-based lab processing. - The science of adipose-derived cells, explained for your team. [Become a Provider](https://savemyfat.com/providers-sign-up/) #### Every Partnership Includes: - U.S.-Based Lab Processing - FDA-Registered Labs - Long-Term Cryopreservation - Dedicated Support Team ## Frequently Asked Questions What training is required? We provide training on the collection procedure, patient consultation, and compliant patient education. Most providers complete it quickly. We do not train the delivery of unapproved treatments. What equipment do I need? The collection uses standard liposuction cannulas and local anesthesia. No specialized equipment is required. We provide a complete protocol. How long does the collection take? Under 30 minutes. Many patients resume normal activity within a day or two; the provider advises each patient. Like any procedure, it carries risks such as bruising or infection. How is stored tissue shipped if a pathway applies? If a patient and their physician pursue a lawful, FDA-regulated pathway, the tissue bank can ship stored tissue under controlled conditions. Banking itself does not authorize or provide any treatment. What is the revenue model? You set your own fees for the collection. The tissue bank charges separately for processing and storage. Banking is a preservation service; fees are not tied to any promised treatment. Can family members use banked tissue? Under certain guidelines, eligible first-degree blood relatives may be considered for future use. Eligibility is not guaranteed and is decided by a physician within a lawful pathway. What can banked tissue be used for? Banking does not treat conditions. Adipose-derived cell uses for orthopedic, wellness, and aesthetic applications are investigational and not FDA-approved. Banking simply preserves a patient’s own tissue while the science develops. Is adipose tissue banking FDA-approved? The bank’s processing is done in FDA-registered facilities. Banking itself is a preservation service, not an FDA-approved treatment. Adipose-derived cell products that are more than minimally manipulated are regulated as biologics and are not FDA-approved to treat disease. Didn’t find your answer? Our provider relations team is ready to walk you through the partnership process. [Contact Us](https://savemyfat.com/providers-sign-up/) ## About the Author **Oscar Tellez** is the founder and CEO of SaveMyFat. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Health Promotion from Florida Atlantic University. Oscar has spent more than a decade working across the regenerative medicine industry, including product distribution, laboratory and vendor relationships, and provider training. He founded SaveMyFat to connect patients and providers with compliant adipose tissue banking and to simplify the process. This article is educational, reflects current FDA guidance, and is not medical advice or a substitute for consultation with a licensed clinician. **Sources and further reading:** U.S. FDA, [Consumer Alert on Regenerative Medicine Products](https://www.fda.gov/vaccines-blood-biologics/consumers-biologics/consumer-alert-regenerative-medicine-products-including-stem-cells-and-exosomes); FDA, [Patient Information on Regenerative Medicine Therapies](https://www.fda.gov/vaccines-blood-biologics/consumers-biologics/important-patient-and-consumer-information-about-regenerative-medicine-therapies); [21 CFR Part 1271 (HCT/Ps)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-L/part-1271); [FDA Expanded Access](https://www.fda.gov/news-events/public-health-focus/expanded-access); [ClinicalTrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov). Last reviewed: July 2026. ## Our Recent Posts ### [Roswell, Georgia Adipose Tissue Banking: Eligibility and Process Overview](https://savemyfat.com/roswell-georgia-adipose-banking-eligibility/) [Read More »](https://savemyfat.com/roswell-georgia-adipose-banking-eligibility/) Oscar Tellez 09/02/2026 10:00 AM ### [Marietta, Georgia Adipose Tissue Banking: What Local Patients Need to Know](https://savemyfat.com/marietta-georgia-tissue-banking-guide/) [Read More »](https://savemyfat.com/marietta-georgia-tissue-banking-guide/) Oscar Tellez 09/01/2026 10:00 AM ### [A Year in Adipose-Derived Stem Cell Research: What August 2026 Readers Should Know](https://savemyfat.com/adipose-stem-cell-research-2026-year-in-review/) [Read More »](https://savemyfat.com/adipose-stem-cell-research-2026-year-in-review/) Oscar Tellez 08/31/2026 10:00 AM [Read More Blogs](https://savemyfat.com/our-blog/) ```json [{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"#article","headline":"Provider Network | Add Adipose Tissue Banking | SaveMyFat","name":"Provider Network | Add Adipose Tissue Banking | SaveMyFat","datePublished":"2025-12-01T16:07:06-05:00","dateModified":"2026-09-02T00:12:34-04:00","description":"Add compliant adipose tissue banking to your practice. 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