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You must use fat-derived stem cells to see cosmetic and pain relief effects.

By 2020-10-13No Comments

Amid the global chaos caused by the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), Athersys, a U.S. stem cell company, announced on the 15th of last month that it had effectively treated severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) with its bone marrow-derived stem cell therapy, 'MultiStem'.


Dr. Shin Dong-jin, director of SC301 Clinic, says, “Utilizing fat-derived stem cells can provide not only cosmetic benefits but also pain relief.”​

Some COVID-19 patients develop ARDS or a "cytokine storm," an excessive inflammatory response of the immune system. When a cytokine storm occurs, breathing becomes difficult, and the lungs become filled with inflammation. Fibrosis also progresses, causing the lungs to harden. In a Phase 1/2 clinical trial conducted by Athesys on 36 severe COVID-19 patients, the stem cell treatment group spent 12.9 days without a ventilator during hospitalization, which was longer than the 9.2 days of the placebo control group. The number of days without admission to the intensive care unit was also 10.3 days, higher than the 8.1 days of the placebo group. The mortality rate was 25%, lower than that of the placebo group (40%). Stem cells have demonstrated their power in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis.
Dr. Shin Dong-jin, director of SC301 Clinic, says, “Utilizing fat-derived stem cells can provide not only cosmetic benefits but also pain relief.”
In addition, stem cells are garnering attention as a therapeutic agent to replace worn-out and damaged tissues such as blood vessels, nerves, the heart, the brain, bones, cartilage, and skin. Dr. Shin Dong-jin, Director of SC301 Clinic (a specialist), has been researching stem cells since 2007. To date, he has performed over 1000 facial fat grafting procedures alone. The procedure is as follows: Excess fat cells are extracted from the abdomen, thighs, or flanks. Stem cells are separated from the fat cells using a state-of-the-art centrifuge, then mixed with pure fat cells in an optimal ratio and injected into facial areas lacking volume. Dr. Shin explained, "When performing filler procedures, semi-natural foreign substances are injected, resulting in a less natural and puffy appearance. Stem cell facial fat grafting adds vitality to the skin and, unlike fillers, has the advantage of lasting for several years."
Recently, stem cells are also being widely used to treat pain in middle-aged patients. High-purity stem cells are injected into knee cartilage, spinal joints, elbows, hips, wrists, shoulders, and ankles. The principle is to alleviate pain by regenerating nerves and blood vessels adjacent to the cartilage tissue. Director Shin stated, "If we use stem cells to regenerate tissue and revitalize cells, pain can also be reduced," adding that it is "a more fundamental treatment method than physical therapy." He further explained, "If stem cells are extracted all at once, frozen for storage, and then repeated three to four times, pain decreases noticeably."
Many stem cell clinics use Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) for procedures. However, SC301 Clinic insists on using adipose-derived stem cells. Director Shin emphasized, “Stem cells extracted from blood can reach anywhere in the body and help with fatigue recovery and boosting physical vitality, but using adipose stem cells is suitable if you want to achieve cosmetic and pain relief effects as well.”

SC301 Clinic's signature procedure is stem cell breast augmentation. Last February, based on its extensive experience, the clinic published a clinical paper in the Oxford Journal stating that "the engraftment rate of fat-derived stem cell breast fat grafting rose to 75.1%." SC301 Clinic has performed over 5000 stem cell breast augmentations to date. Director Shin stated, "We achieved these results based on a technique that extracts high-purity stem cells without damaging them and injects them into the optimal location on the patient's breast in the shortest possible time." He advised, "If you are considering stem cell breast augmentation, you should find a clinic backed by highly skilled medical staff and a customized patient management system."​

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