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Document And Entity Information (USD $)
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Jul. 29, 2011
Jun. 30, 2010
Entity Registrant Name CYTORI THERAPEUTICS, INC.    
Entity Central Index Key 0001095981    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer    
Entity Public Float     $ 142,140,826
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   53,796,488  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2011    
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2    
Document Type 10-Q    
Amendment Flag false    
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2011