[Chosun Ilbo] Using autologous fat cells… Improving engraftment rate by measuring '3D volume value'

[Chosun Ilbo] Using autologous fat cells… Measuring '3D volume values' to increase engraftment rate

With summer approaching, body contouring is currently in full swing at clinics. Stem cell breast augmentation is gaining popularity recently. Dr. Shin Dong-jin, director of SC301 Clinic, explained, “In stem cell breast augmentation, the amount of pure fat typically transplanted to one breast is 200–250 cc, which is similar in size to conventional implants. Since obtaining this requires liposuction of over 1000 cc of fat, the body shape correction effect is significant.” He added, “Using the patient’s own fat cells minimizes side effects, provides a natural shape, and the fat engrafts and settles perfectly, looking just like one’s own breasts, three months after surgery.” He further explained, “If only fat cells are transplanted, they are absorbed or lost to the original breast tissue after a short time; however, this problem can be overcome by extracting and injecting stem cells from the fat tissue.”

◇ '3D Volume Value' Measurement, Thorough Post-Management

The difference between simple fat grafting and stem cell fat grafting stems from the 'graft survival rate.' Director Shin has established tangible data demonstrating that the survival rate rises to the 70% range when stem cell breast augmentation is performed, as evidenced by his publication of a paper titled "Analysis of Clinical Effects of Breast Augmentation Surgery Using Adult Adipose Stem Cells." Having performed over 4500 stem cell procedures since 2007, he is currently enhancing patient satisfaction by measuring '3D Volume Values' and organizing post-operative survival rates and volume retention into scientific data. The 3D Volume Value is generated by simultaneously capturing the patient from three directions using a high-performance camera and combining the images. This program reconstructs the frontal and left-right body shape in three dimensions to check overall body curves, verifying and predicting whether a stable survival rate will be achieved after surgery. Women who underwent proper post-operative care have even shown an average survival rate 2.5 times higher. Director Shin Dong-jin advised, “Post-operative care acts as a booster to help transplanted fat and stem cells properly take root,” adding, “Consuming high-quality fats and maintaining good physical condition can significantly improve the engraftment rate.”

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◇ Adding a doctor's skill to proper equipment

Director Shin said, “Even if it is the same stem cell treatment, the effect "You may be dissatisfied," he explained, adding, "It is important to receive treatment at a medical institution that is equipped with the necessary equipment and performs the procedure meticulously." He continued, "For instance, it is helpful to check how many stem cells were injected using a cell counting device after the procedure," noting, "The number of injected stem cells affects the engraftment rate of fat cells, and without measuring the cell count, it is difficult to gauge whether the engraftment rate is maintained above expectations." Reporter Hwang Yeo-jeong