A New Foundation for Your Feet: Regenerative Fat Pad Grafting

Have you ever felt like you're walking directly on bone, especially in your heel or the ball of your foot? This painful sensation could be due to fat pad atrophy, a common condition where the natural fatty tissue that cushions your feet thins out over time. It can make everyday activities, from standing to walking, incredibly uncomfortable. Fortunately, a new regenerative treatment offers lasting relief: fat pad grafting.

Fat pad grafting is a specialized procedure that restores the lost cushioning in your feet. Using a minimally invasive technique, our podiatrists harvest a small amount of your own fat from another part of your body. This fat, which contains a rich supply of regenerative cells, is then meticulously injected into the atrophied areas of your feet. The grafted fat acts as a natural, permanent cushion, absorbing shock and protecting the underlying bones and nerves. But it does more than just provide padding the regenerative cells within the fat help to improve the health and function of the remaining tissue, providing a long-term solution to your pain.

This regenerative foot therapy is a game-changer for individuals suffering from: • Severe heel pain and ball-of-foot pain • Pain from thinning fat pads • Discomfort that isn't relieved by orthotics or padding • A feeling of "walking on pebbles" If you're seeking a durable solution to debilitating foot pain caused by thinning fat pads, our foot ankle specialists in Elmhurst & Bloomingdale can determine if this advanced procedure is right for you. It's a natural way to rebuild the foundation of your feet and get back to a life free from pain.