[Sports World] Solutions for stunted growth and breasts that have shrunk after breastfeeding?

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Korean women are naturally inclined to have narrow rib cages and relatively small breasts. Current surveys indicate that approximately 75% of Korean women have breast sizes of the smallest 'A cup' or smaller. Consequently, they resort to various methods to 'enlarge volume.' Even when they employ every renowned secret technique, ranging from dietary regimens to exercise regimens, the effects are often temporary or merely provide a slight sense of relief.

Even among individuals with equally small breasts, if considering breast augmentation, different treatments are required depending on their specific circumstances. For instance, 'stem cell breast augmentation' is suitable for breasts that are small due to slow development or those that have sagged due to childbirth or aging. Shin Dong-jin, the representative director of SC301 Clinic, who has pioneered this field for nearly 10 years, explained, "For breasts that have developed slowly, the tissue is tough and dense. Therefore, a process must be undertaken to create a sanctuary within the breast tissue for the extracted fat cells and stem cells to enter. This ensures sufficient space during surgery, thereby increasing the survival rate." He added, "To secure space within the breast for the cells to settle, the breast cavity is expanded multiple times using negative pressure prior to the procedure." He further stated, "We inject between 3000 million and 1 million stem cells depending on the patient's breast condition and desired volume. This is because if the space within the breast is cramped or the breast is composed of hard, dense tissue, it is difficult for the cells to survive even after being injected."

In addition, nutritional therapy must be implemented before and after surgery to generate healthy fat, which is the primary raw material for the procedure. The key to pre-operative dietary management is the intake of high-quality fats. This is because the breast is composed of 75% mammary glands and fibrous tissue, with the remainder being adipose tissue; specifically, this adipose tissue serves as the cradle for stem cells and plays a crucial role in determining volume. Consuming carefully selected Omega-3 fatty acids is the essence of pre-operative nutritional management. Director Shin emphasized, "Breasts that have aged after childbirth already suffer from poor blood circulation and tissue aging, so sufficient nutritional management before surgery is essential to prevent a decline in the engraftment rate after the operation." He added, "Especially for women who are obsessed with dieting these days, nutritional therapy is even more necessary as it is not uncommon for breasts to sag from a young age." 

Stem cell breast augmentation involves separating and extracting pure fat cells and stem cells from the patient's own abdomen instead of using implants, mixing them in an appropriate ratio, and injecting them into underdeveloped breasts. Because fat-derived adult stem cells are extracted and concentrated from pure fat cells, the engraftment rate can be maintained in the 70% range, which is more than double the 10–20% level of simple liposuction.

However, there are numerous cases on the market that merely claim to perform stem cell breast augmentation, when the actual procedures are far from it. For instance, this procedure requires the injection of at least 3000 million to 1 million stem cells, yet the majority of medical institutions fail to meet this standard. SC301 Clinic secures credibility by equipping itself with a 'cell counter' that allows for the visual verification of the stem cell count and informing patients of the number of injected cells immediately after surgery. 

Which surgeon performs the operation and in what manner also determine the success or failure of the outcome. Director Shin pointed out, “A significant number of doctors use substandard stem cell extraction equipment and, driven by greed, inject excessive amounts of fat, causing side effects such as breast tissue necrosis or calcification.” He added, “In such cases, the stem cell engraftment rate drops below 30%, and patients must carry the risk of potential side effects for 3 to 6 months until the surgical results are finalized.” 

SC301 Clinic, which has been performing this procedure in earnest since 2008, published a research paper in 2015 proving an engraftment rate of over 70% based on its accumulated clinical experience. It also demonstrated that chest circumference increases by 5 cm one year after the procedure. With over 4000 clinical cases, Director Shin is establishing the clinic as a hub of unrivaled know-how by researching methods such as extracting stem cells in the shortest possible time to avoid damage, evenly distributing stem and fat cells throughout the breast layer, and implementing post-operative care (nutritional therapy) to ensure the injected cells survive and remain intact. SC301 is recognized as the only clinic in Korea to have perfected all surgical protocols through numerous trials and errors and multifaceted research, and to have proven a high engraftment rate through research papers. Director Shin emphasized, "There are many cases where patients face difficulties when seeking revision surgery due to a failed first operation because they lack sufficient fat volume," adding, "To avoid regrets, one must find a specialized clinic equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure, sufficient clinical experience, and know-how for pre- and post-operative care right from the very first surgery." wick@sportsworldi.com