Is Stem Cell Breast Fat Grafting Really Safe? Answer from a Doctor with 30 Years of Experience

Is Breast Fat Grafting Really Safe? Answer from a Doctor with 30 Years of Experience

Is breast autologous fat grafting really safe?

I'm afraid of implants because they are noticeable and I'm scared of the side effects.

I heard the fluid falls out quickly and there are issues like calcification..

If you are considering breast fat grafting surgery, this is a concern you have likely had at least once.

As someone who has treated patients with implants, fat grafting, and even stem cells, I will give you a clear summary.

1) Fat grafting? It looks natural.

Unlike implants that involve inserting silicone pockets, since natural fat is transplanted, it feels just like my own skin. (I often hear that even my husband doesn't know.)

2) Safety? It depends on the procedure method.

Basically, compared to implants, the incision site is smaller, and since it utilizes the patient's own cells, there are no issues such as rippling (the shape becoming visible) or capsular contracture.

However, there is no such thing as a perfect surgery. Calcification, oil cysts, and other complications can occur.

However, just as the stability of implants varies depending on the type of silicone, the incidence of side effects in breast autologous fat grafting also varies significantly depending on the surgical method.

There are three main types. What are the differences between them, and why does the stability vary? I will explain. (I will also share the average procedure cost.)

I have noticed there are many articles regarding this topic that contain incorrect information or ambiguous expressions, so I hope you will read this with confidence, as it was written by me as a practicing doctor.

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Summary of the 3 Features

In fat grafting, there is a large 1) Simple 2) PRP, etc. 3) Stem cellsThere is.

Basically, the principle of extracting fat from my body's excess fat (abdomen, thighs, etc.) and transplanting it to the breasts is the same.

However, depending on the specific protocol (surgical manual), there are differences as follows.

Before we begin the main explanation, let's define a term.

as soon as Graft survival rateIt is a figure that objectively demonstrates the success rate of the procedure, representing the percentage of transplanted fat that survives and settles.

① Simple (Average 1-3 million won per session)

It transfers it exactly as is. In a word, you can view it like this.

It involves transplanting the extracted fat without any separate purification process.

Cells are not single granules like beads, but rather resemble a kind of knot ball where stem cells and blood vessels are intertwined. (See photo below)

If you insert it as is without the separation process, it may be difficult to settle smoothly.

So, with an average survival rate of around 20-30%, usually to reach the desired size 2-3 proceduresThis may be necessary.

② PRP, etc.(Average 3-6 million won per session)

PRP is one of the platelet substances in the blood that helps with wound healing.

It involves injecting the substance and fat together during the procedure.

While PRP and similar treatments can aid in tissue or skin recovery, they do not actually affect the engraftment rate.

so The graft survival rate is also similar to the simple method.That is correct. Broadly speaking, it could be classified together with simple, but since so many people find it confusing, I have organized it separately.

The last thing I will tell you is... ③ It's a stem cell. I should mention in advance that the price range is on the higher side compared to the two options above. (Approximately 7–8 million won per session)

If you are okay with undergoing affordable fat grafting multiple times, you can stop reading here and make your decision.

However, if you want to receive the procedure properly just this once, I hope you will pay close attention and read this for just one more minute.

Achieve your desired volume safely and in one goI will briefly summarize the key features of stem cells that can yield [the desired result].

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The difference unique to the stem cell method?

Stem cells, which are one of the components of fat cells that I briefly mentioned earlier, play a key role in fat settlement.

bunch of grapesIt is easy to understand if you think of it this way. You can view each individual grape as a fat cell and the branches as blood vessels.

For fruit to hang in abundance, there must be many branches. Stem cells generate blood vessels, that is, they create branches.

So, even if you put in the same 100cc, if it is the stem cell method The average survival rate is 70-80%It goes up to...

It's just injecting fat containing stem cells as is, so what's the difference?

You might be wondering about this. For stem cells to perform their function, they need to be separated from fat and purified, but I mentioned that Dansun does not undergo such a process.

The cost of the procedure increases because it is a complex process of separating stem tissues one by one and then combining them in the optimal ratio.

Instead, since the graft survival rate is high, sufficient volume can be added with a single surgery, and It has less excess fat, so the problem of side effects is also significantly reduced.It works. (The retention also naturally improves.)

And since you fill the required amount at once, it is much easier to shape the design.

This is also the reason why I settled on this method after trying everything from implants to other techniques. (For reference, I was the first to introduce stem cell breast augmentation to Korea 17 years ago and am the only one in the country to have officially registered the protocol in an SCI journal.)

Of course, as I mentioned once again, there is no single right answer to surgery. You can make your decision based on your own situation and priorities.

I hope today's post helped you make a choice you won't regret.

If you would like to know more detailed information about the procedure or receive a thorough consultation, please feel free to contact us at the address below.

Thank you for reading this long post. This is Director Shin Dong-jin of SC301.