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Interview on the Plastic Surgery Trend 'Stem Cell Autologous Fat Grafting' with Director Shin Dong-jin of SC301 Clinic

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Interview on the Plastic Surgery Trend 'Stem Cell Autologous Fat Grafting' with Director Shin Dong-jin of SC301 Clinic

[JoongAng Ilbo] 입력 2014.02.25 01:00

        

Swells while maintaining the original breast shape, resulting in high satisfaction with texture and lines.

Dr. Shin Dong-jin, Director of SC301 Clinic, established the first guidelines in Korea suitable for stem cell plastic surgery. Since 2009, he has been presenting at domestic and international academic conferences, including the International Congress of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. The following is a Q&A with Director Shin.

The stem cell breast augmentation surgery process.

 “Stem cells are attached to fat cells. First, micro-holes with a diameter of 3 mm are made one by one in the abdomen and thighs, and fat is extracted. The fat to be directly injected into the breasts is set aside, while the remaining fat is placed into a stem cell extraction machine and activated. After about an hour and a half, the fat cells break down, and the stem cells detach. At this stage, the stimulated stem cells become active, producing vascular endothelial cells to aid in blood vessel formation. The method involves mixing these stem cells with the initially set aside fat and injecting them into the breasts.”

Has stem cell surgery been verified?

 The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety recognized cosmetic surgery using cells (stem cells) extracted from the patient's own fat as a legitimate medical practice. Our hospital analyzed the postoperative outcomes of 120 patients (aged 21–54) who underwent stem cell autologous fat grafting between January and December 2010. Two weeks after surgery, the breast protrusion length of the 120 patients increased by 13.68 mm compared to before the operation. Six months later, when swelling subsided and the surgical site stabilized, the average protrusion length of the 16 patients who visited the clinic was approximately 9.2 mm.

- The reason why stem cell plastic surgery looks natural.

 “This is because the patient’s own stem cells are used. It can be likened to a balloon. You can think of it as swelling up while maintaining the original shape of your breasts. Unlike implants, the texture and breast contours feel natural because they are your own. However, it is difficult to achieve the exact size you desire. This is because the engraftment rate varies from person to person, and the results after surgery do not follow a simple mathematical formula like 1+1=2. First, we must do our best during the surgery, and then both the doctor and the patient must put in the effort to ensure a good outcome.”

<Reporter Jeong Sim-kyo simkyo@joongang.co.kr>