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From breast augmentation to anti-aging… Stem cells catering to all generations

By 2018-11-27No Comments

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[Chosun Ilbo [Medical Column]


There is a field that prospective college students, regardless of gender, are interested in after finishing the College Scholastic Ability Test: cosmetic surgery. This year, too, the students' interest in cosmetic surgery remains high.


Exam takers often suffer from physical imbalances, such as hormonal imbalances caused by academic stress or a high rate of lower body obesity due to a long period of lack of exercise. In particular, it is not uncommon for female students to have underdeveloped breasts relative to their height.

Recently, stem cell procedures have been gaining attention in the field of breast augmentation due to the trend of seeking natural results. 'Stem cell breast augmentation' is performed by extracting stem cells from unnecessary fat removed from the patient's own body and injecting them along with the fat. This allows for the simultaneous effects of liposuction and breast enlargement. When stem cells are transplanted into the breast in an undifferentiated state, they activate cell regeneration through the secretion of growth factors and the formation of blood vessels. The principle is that breasts enlarge not by injecting artificial substances, but by the engrafted fat cells organizing into the patient's original breast tissue. Unlike simple fat grafting, which has an engraftment rate of only 10–20%, stem cell breast augmentation boasts an average engraftment rate of over 70%, providing semi-permanent volume effects.


Stem cells are highly popular among middle-aged parents of students preparing for exams due to their excellent anti-aging effects. One can expect benefits such as skin improvement, alleviation of hair loss, and improvement of arthritis. Our bodies are composed of 60 trillion cells, and as we age, these cells deteriorate, leading to a decline in the body's regenerative capacity. This is why facial elasticity decreases, wrinkles form, and fatigue sets in easily. Stem cells regenerate aging cells, allowing one to maintain youth for a longer period. When stem cells are transplanted into the face, they activate collagen in the dermis and regenerate damaged areas, thereby increasing skin elasticity. Since improvements in facial volume and skin tone can also be expected, fundamental anti-aging becomes possible.


Anti-aging treatments using stem cells are not limited to cosmetic skin care. They are also emerging as an alternative for future disease treatments and regenerative medicine. In essence, they improve the quality of life in various ways. Once harvested, stem cells can be stored for a long period in ultra-low temperature liquid nitrogen at minus 196 degrees Celsius through a 'cell banking system' and retrieved whenever desired for use in treating diseases of old age.


There are also points to note. To properly reap the benefits of stem cells, which possess infinite potential, you must choose a hospital equipped with experts with over 10 years of experience and a specialized stem cell system.