Feel Like You're Walking on Rocks? Fat Pad Restoration With Liposana® Is Now Available in Altamonte Springs
You step out of bed, and before your coffee is even poured, you feel it: a bruise-like ache under the ball of your foot or a sharp, burning sensation in your heel. You've changed shoes. You've tried inserts. Maybe you've been told it's "just part of getting older."
It doesn't have to be. At Orange Sky Podiatry, we're proud to now offer Liposana®, an advanced fat pad restoration treatment that adds real cushion back under your foot, placed by Dr. Cynthia Correa in a short, in-office visit.
You're Not Alone in This
Burning, aching, or stabbing pain in the ball or heel of the foot is incredibly common, and many people live with it for years without a clear answer. If that sounds familiar, there's a next step worth knowing about, and a doctor who will take the time to listen.
"So many of my patients come in apologizing, as if foot pain is something they should just push through," says Dr. Cynthia Correa. "My job is to find out what's really going on and give you options that fit your life."
When the Cushion Wears Thin: What Is Fat Pad Atrophy?
Your feet come equipped with natural shock absorbers called fat pads, which sit beneath the heel and the ball of the foot. With age, years of activity, high-impact sports, and long days in less-than-forgiving shoes, those pads can gradually thin out. This is known as fat pad atrophy.
When the cushion wears thin, every step sends more force directly into the bones and joints underneath, which is why so many people describe it as "walking on rocks" or "walking on marbles."
Common Signs Your Fat Pads May Be Thinning
Bruise-like pain under the heel or forefoot
A burning, "stone-step" feeling on hard floors
Pain that eases when you sit and returns when you stand
A tender spot underfoot that hurts to the touch
A callus or corn that keeps coming back
The sensation of walking on rocks or marbles
Other foot conditions, such as neuromas, plantar fasciitis, or stress fractures, can feel similar. That's why an honest, thorough evaluation comes first. Dr. Correa will confirm whether fat pad atrophy is the true cause before recommending any treatment.
What Is Liposana®?
Liposana® is human adipose (fat) tissue from carefully screened donors, processed and ready for your podiatrist to place exactly where your natural cushion has thinned. It is not a synthetic filler, and it is not a gel. Think of it as a layer of real padding placed under the spot that hurts.
Over time, Liposana® integrates with your foot and is gradually replaced by your own tissue.
Held to the Highest Standards
Regulated by the FDA as a human tissue allograft (361 HCT/P)
Sourced from donors who go through careful screening and testing
Prepared by a nationally accredited U.S. tissue bank
Why Patients Are Choosing Liposana®
Cushion where you need it. Padding is placed directly under the area taking the impact, and many patients notice the added cushion soon after their procedure.
Cushion that lasts. Patients have reported cushioning that lasted 24 months or more.
Real human tissue. Unlike synthetic or gel products, the padding under your foot is the real thing.
A short, in-office visit. The procedure is typically completed in under an hour, and you go home the same day.
Backed by published research. Liposana® has been studied and published in peer-reviewed journals, including Clinical Case Reports (2024) and PRS Global Open (2025, 2026).
What to Expect: Your Path Back to Comfort
Every recovery plan at Orange Sky Podiatry is built around you: your foot, your schedule, and your goals. Here's the general path:
Home the same day. Liposana® is an outpatient procedure. Our team will walk you through exactly what comes next before you leave.
Protect and rest. Dr. Correa will create a personalized recovery plan, which may include time off your foot or an offloading boot. Following it closely gives you the best chance at a great result.
Build up gradually. Once you get the green light, you'll ease back into walking and light activity.
Back to what you love. By the end of week four, most patients are returning to the activities they enjoy.
And you're never left guessing. Dr. Correa stays directly involved in your post-procedure care, with follow-up visits and a clear line of communication from your first consultation to your final check-in.
Back to What You Love
Picture getting out of bed without bracing for that first step. Walking the dog. Working a full shift. Finishing that round of golf, exploring a new city, or keeping up with the grandkids. Whether you're an active runner whose forefoot has taken years of impact or someone who simply wants to stand in the kitchen without pain, the goal is the same: to get you back on your feet, comfortably.
Is Liposana® Right for You?
Liposana® isn't the right answer for everyone, and that's exactly why it starts with a conversation. During your visit, Dr. Correa will review your history, examine your feet, and talk with you openly about whether fat pad restoration, custom orthotics, laser therapy, or another approach makes the most sense for you. No pressure and no rushing; just a clear plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the Liposana® procedure take?
It's performed in the office and usually takes under an hour. You go home the same day.
How soon can I walk after the procedure?
It depends on your personal recovery plan. Many patients spend an initial period protecting the foot, which may include an offloading boot, before gradually returning to walking. Most patients are getting back to their usual activities by the end of week four.
How long do the results last?
Patients have reported cushioning that lasted 24 months or more. Individual results vary.
Is Liposana® safe?
Liposana® comes from carefully screened donors and is prepared by a nationally accredited U.S. tissue bank that follows FDA standards for human tissue. Dr. Correa will review your health history to make sure it's an appropriate choice for you.
How is Liposana® different from fillers?
Many options on the market are synthetic or gel-based. Liposana® is real human adipose tissue that integrates with your foot and is gradually replaced by your own tissue over time.
Take the First Step Toward Comfortable Walking
If every step feels like you're walking on rocks, you don't have to keep pushing through it. Reserve a private consultation with board-certified podiatrist Dr. Cynthia Correa to find out whether Liposana® fat pad restoration is right for you.
Orange Sky Podiatry222 S Westmonte Dr, Suite 230, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714Call or text: (407) 259-4817
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