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Stem cell surgery with no foreign body sensation… Perfect for natural volume

By 2019-01-29No Comments

[Chosun Ilbo Medical Column]

Shin Dong-jin, Chief Director of SC301 Clinic and President of the Korean Society of Stem Cell Plastic Surgery
Shin Dong-jin, Chief Director of SC301 Clinic and President of the Korean Society of Stem Cell Plastic Surgery
As more people desire a voluptuous figure rather than a skinny one, the number of women considering breast augmentation is also increasing. Perky breasts are the key to a voluptuous and alluring figure.

Most breast surgeries performed in Korea are breast augmentation procedures, which are broadly divided into methods using implants and methods using fat. Implant insertion is the most frequently performed method because it is relatively less expensive and allows for the creation of desired breast shapes. It is known to account for over 70% of all breast surgeries.

The problem is that breast augmentation surgery involving implants leaves a foreign body sensation and scars. It is also common for patient satisfaction to be low because the breast shape appears artificial. Furthermore, statistics show that about 10 years after implant surgery, complications such as implant leakage, implant rupture, and capsular contracture (hardening of the tissue surrounding the implant) occur in 40% of patients. For this reason, it is necessary to replace the implants or check for damage every 10 years following the surgery.

Autologous fat grafting breast augmentation involves extracting excess fat from areas such as the abdomen or thighs and transplanting it to the breasts. It offers a double benefit, as it not only improves overall body balance but also allows for fuller breasts. However, the problem is that the survival rate of engrafted fat cells in most clinics remains at only 10–20%. If an excessive amount of fat is injected, side effects such as calcification or necrosis of breast tissue may occur.

Recently, stem cell breast augmentation is being attempted to increase the engraftment rate. Stem cells create favorable conditions for tissue regeneration by supplying nutrients through blood vessel formation and promoting regeneration.

When mixed with the fat to be transplanted in the optimal ratio and implanted into the breast area, the survival rate of the fat cells can be raised to an average of over 70%. There is no better alternative than stem cell breast augmentation as a solution that does not feel foreign, highlights natural beauty, and is free from the risks associated with implant insertion.

However, stem cell breast augmentation is a more complex surgical process compared to implants. Therefore, to properly undergo stem cell breast augmentation and achieve the desired results, you must have the surgery performed at a specialized hospital equipped with a complete system, including the expensive equipment necessary for the procedure and the accumulation of sufficient clinical know-how over a long period. If you undergo surgery based on exaggerated advertisements or false promotional posts, you may end up with no results and suffer a disappointing outcome.

We must not forget that stem cell breast augmentation is a complex and sensitive surgery.