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Transform bumpy acne scars and laser treatments into baby skin with 'Stem Cell Serum'

By 2014-03-31No Comments

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After removing impurities and dead skin cells with fractional and legato lasers and creating micro-wounds, a serum is applied and absorbed using ultrasound.
Applying stem cell serum during standard laser treatment accelerates skin regeneration, aiding in effective scar management. ⓒHealthO
Ms. Jo (23), a female college student who is busy preparing for employment in the first half of the year, has recently been stressed about her uneven skin. Although she has a pretty face and a slender figure, she has suffered from acne since high school. She does not get acne now, but the problem is ‘acne scars.’ She feels insecure about her skin because the marks remain severe.  
The problem was neglecting my acne, thinking it would get better once I went to college. If left untreated, acne worsens, and continued dermal damage causes pores to enlarge. Forcibly squeezing pimples with your hands can lead to bacterial infection or cause the inflamed sebaceous glands inside the follicles to rupture, leaving indented scars, so professional treatment is necessary.
In the past, acne scars were considered inevitable, but with the popularization of laser treatments these days, an increasing number of people are visiting clinics to remove them. The most preferred method is the fractional laser, known as 'Fraxel.' It utilizes the principle of creating microscopic wounds on the skin to stimulate the growth of new tissue in those areas.
Kim Chung-sik, director of SC301 Clinic, said, “Fractional means ‘to break into small pieces,’ and since it is performed by dividing the laser into small fractions and irradiating the skin, Fraxel is also called a ‘microdermabrasion’ laser,” adding, “It is effective for treating severe acne scars, as well as chickenpox scars and old surgical scars.”
Among the emerging lasers for treating acne scars these days, 'Legato' stands out. It irradiates the affected area with a plasma flame generated the moment nitrogen in the air meets RF high-frequency energy. Next, it creates countless invisible holes with a rolling tip, applies medication, and uses ultrasound to inject drugs containing Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) or stem cell growth factors—which aid in skin regeneration—deep into the skin. 
Director Kim Chung-sik stated, “Since the procedure is performed without the needle directly touching the skin, side effects and skin damage are minimized,” adding, “It is desirable for treating acne scars that require rapid skin regeneration effects by inducing collagen production and delivering medication to the dermis layer.”
SC301 Clinic doesn't stop there; it holds a 'secret weapon' capable of improving acne scars as quickly as possible. It is 'stem cells,' which are currently in the spotlight in the field of beauty and cosmetic treatments.
It is known that there is currently no treatment that can completely remove acne scars because it is difficult to reconstruct severely damaged skin cells. Taking this into account, this hospital provides a treatment that applies a stem cell serum after laser procedures to accelerate skin regeneration.
 
Director Kim explained, “When a serum extracted from stem cells is additionally applied to wounds caused by fractional lasers or Legato lasers, skin growth factors are secreted, which thickens and regenerates the scar and the underlying fat layer.” He added, “The principle is to accelerate skin regeneration by removing the stratum corneum with a laser and then administering the stem cell serum using ultrasound.”  
This serum is the result of years of research by Dr. Shin Dong-jin, Director of SC301 Clinic, who is considered the leading expert in stem cell cosmetic surgery in Korea. While commonly sold stem cell serums typically contain only around 5% stem cells, this serum features an amniotic fluid stem cell content in the 50% range. 
Rich in amniotic fluid stem cells, the serum alone provides lifting, whitening, and fine wrinkle improvement effects, but combining it with procedures produces synergistic effects for even more satisfactory results.
Director Kim Chung-sik said, “Based on my clinical experience, it has been most effective to use Legato to improve the overall skin and to combine it with fractional lasers on a limited basis for areas with severe scarring,” adding, “If a stem cell serum that helps regenerate the skin is applied in addition, you can see improved skin starting one to two weeks after the procedure.”

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