[Edaily] Successful Stem Cell Cosmetic Surgery: Checking the Number of Injected Cells Is Important

Dr. Shin Dong-jin, Director of SC301 Clinic, emphasized, “If only fat cells are transplanted during fat grafting surgery, they are absorbed and lost to the original breast tissue after a short time. To prevent this, the survival rate can be increased by extracting stem cells from the fat tissue and mixing them with purified fat cells in a specific ratio before transplanting.” 

Above all, while conventional fat grafting required repeated fat injections at least 2 to 4 times to achieve the desired results, stem cell breast augmentation is highly regarded for improving upon this inconvenience and having almost no risk of calcification. Consequently, the popularity of stem cell surgery is skyrocketing, and many hospitals are advertising that they have started offering 'stem cell surgery.'  

Since stem cell cosmetic surgery is more expensive than conventional fat grafting, some clinics inflate prices by two to three times by including the word "stem cell" while performing the exact same procedure. For instance, Clinic A in Gangnam, Seoul, despite possessing a stem cell extractor, persuades patients that "it is better to extract stem cells manually rather than by machine" because the high cost of consumables is burdensome. Director Shin Dong-jin stated, "When extracting stem cells, using automated equipment allows for extracting a significantly larger quantity than manual extraction."

This hospital is equipped with a unique treatment system, including sterile operating rooms, advanced stem cell extractors, 3D imaging devices that allow for a realistic view of changes in breast volume after surgery, breast tissue augmentation techniques that induce stem cells to settle in a large space before surgery, and skin therapy facilities to reduce swelling after surgery.

What is particularly noteworthy is the therapy provided before and after surgery. Director Shin explained, “As slim figures have become the trend recently, there are quite a few thin women,” adding, “In cases where the amount of fat is too low to allow for immediate surgery, a pre-operative care process is necessary to create the conditions for the surgery.”

In such cases, care is provided through dietary and exercise regimens to generate high-quality fat cells and stem cells. Director Shin stated, "The number of stem cells extracted increases when the fat cells are small and dense," adding, "Conversely, if the fat cells are large, the number of stem cells decreases, so we perform preliminary work to create optimal conditions." He further added, "Depending on the individual, the process requires a minimum of two weeks to a year, but three out of ten patients can reach a condition suitable for surgery within two weeks." 

Post-operative care is performed to ensure successful engraftment. While a special composition is injected during the procedure to enhance the engraftment rate, the patient's subsequent lifestyle management patterns can also influence the outcome. SC301 Clinic helps prevent cell loss by providing a diet that allows for the intake of high-quality fats after the procedure.

Furthermore, for fat cells to properly engraft, blood vessel cells must be generated within them. We manage this process using a hyperbaric oxygen chamber system to facilitate this smooth process. We also remove excess fat using the 'Rapyex Cutin Laser,' a low-power fat-dissolving laser that prevents body shape from suddenly deteriorating due to a high-quality diet. It is a system that literally makes the curves in the right places protrude and the curves in the right places slim.

Director Shin Dong-jin emphasized that to achieve successful stem cell cosmetic surgery results, one must, above all, verify the 'number of injected stem cells.' He advised, "To increase the engraftment rate after the procedure, at least 7000 million cells of adipose-derived adult stem cells must be administered," adding, "A 'cell counting' device directly verifies the number of injected cells, so it is best to choose a hospital equipped with this equipment that can directly check the number of stem cells injected into the breasts."