Welcome to the International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science (IFATS)

We are the official leading source for information regarding adipose biology and related technology.

Save the Date for our 23rd Annual Meeting in Pittsburgh, PA! This will be held on October 11th, 2026 at The University Club. Our focus this year will be on an IFATS Special Symposium: Regeneration and Longevity. Please stay tuned for registration and additional details!

We will once again be partnering with The Ponytail Academy to present this highly specialized cadaver dissection course. Designed for surgeons ready to elevate their expertise, this program offers an intensive immersion into the world-renowned Ponytail Lift™ Technique.

Join us for the Foundational Course on Saturday, October 10th, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. Space is limited to ensure an intimate, hands-on lab experience. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn the Ponytail Lift® directly from its inventor! Click here to see the course and additional details for signup.

IFATS is a non-profit scientific society that promotes the exchange of information among researchers.  The Society does not endorse, certify, or otherwise provide recommendations about any specific treatments or practitioners. Membership in the Society does not involve a review of treatments offered by the member. 

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