What are they used for?
Stem Cell or SVF therapy is still in its
infancy. The use of stem cells in the treatment of many different medical
conditions (including cardiovascular disease, soft tissue defects, wound
healing, neurologic conditions and many more) is being evaluated in numerous
clinical and preclinical studies around the world.
In Cosmetic surgery the stromal Vascular
fraction (SVF) which includes AT-ASCs are mixed with fat taken from the
patient’s donor area, and is then grafted or transplanted to the donor site,
such as the breast. This results in most of the grafted fat surviving in its
new host area. The other stem cells and growth hormones present in the SVF are
believed to help enhance new capillary growth as well, helping the fat cells
survive. This is called Cell-Assisted Lipotransfer, or CAL. There are
numerous studies going on around the world to show that CAL is safe, easy, and
superior to using implants as there are fewer complications.
Conventional breast
augmentation procedures include fat injection, hyaluronic acid (Filler)
injection, and breast Implants. In CAL, stem cells collected from the patient’s
own adipose are concentrated and re-injected together with the fat. Because
transplanted stem cells differentiate into new adipose tissue or vascular
endothelial cells, this procedure has the advantages of a much higher fat graft
survival (retention rate) and longer survival compared with common fat
injection. Because of the use of the patient’s own adipose tissue, this
represents a safer treatment with no concern for rejection or the other
drawbacks of using implants.
Other areas similarly
treated by Fillers such as the cheeks, buttocks, etc can now be treated
By CAL, leading to permanent, hassle-free improvements.
SVF-Stem Cell Therapy is
also undergoing intense research for the treatment of Baldness.
Currently, Plant-based Stem cells are being injected into the scalp, both
before and after Hair transplant, in order to stimulate new hair growth, and
its use is showing promising results. In theory,however, autologous CAL should provide even better results for hair
loss.
SVF-Stem Cell Therapy is
also being investigated for its role in anti-ageing and rejuvenation
therapies, since intravenously (i.v) injected SVF travels in the bloodstream and
repairs and heals all tissues that are damaged by trauma, disease or just
wear-and tear due to age.