Stem Cells
Stem Cells
To put things in a plain language: There are embryonic stem cells that are obtained from the inner layer of the embryo blastocyst stage, which is formed after the egg and sperm combine in the mother’s womb, and adult (somatic) stem cells that are obtained from an infant.
Embryonic stem cells form after the sperm and egg are fertilized and the embryo has formed. When the embryo has still the shape of a dot, they form the endoderm-ectoderm-mesoderm. Embryonic stem cells have the ability to shape shift. Just a few of them all form organs, blood, skin, muscle, bone, hair, internal organs, nervous system, and hormonal system. They can also renew themselves an unlimited number of times and transform into tissues and organs. Theoretically speaking, they could also treat many diseases. However, no proven or approved treatment that uses embryonic stem cells exists as of yet.
As soon as we are born, we then have adult stem cells. Adult stem cells can help repair the body and regenerate bodily tissue. One can mechanically extract them from either bone marrow and by purifying it from blood by apheresis, or from fat tissue by liposuction. Stem cells taken from a newborn’s umbilical cord are also adult stem cells. Babies and children host a large number of somatic cells (i.e. adult stem cells) – albeit that number drops dramatically as they get older.
Adult stem cells have been successfully used in many fields and treatment of a whole range of diseases. Since they belong to the own tissue of the person, there is almost no risk of tissue rejection.
Where on your body your stem cells get extracted from depends on what your needs are. People used to think that stem cells could only be obtained from the bone marrow. That’s not true. Modern researches conducted through advances in technology have made it possible to extract up to 500 times more stem cells from adipose (fat) tissue than from bone marrow. Adipose tissue is the most abundant on the body, and thus the easiest source for doctors to extract stem cells. Back in 2011, Time Magazine selected the derivation of stem cell from adipose tissue as one of the fifty most important inventions of that year. Aesthetic and plastic surgeons have moreover successfully dealt with, studied, and improved upon this.
Today, researchers are obtaining stem cells from adipose tissue via liposuction and purifying them using special filters. That said, they can be:
- Directly transferred into your body or,
- Reproduced and transferred in special laboratories
- Transferred via nano fat grafts
- Transferred via micro fat injections.
Dr. Ozsular will examine you and determine which method is appropriate for you depending on your needs.
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Transferred stem cells contain a high amount of fibroblast cells. Fibroblast cells are cross-linked with each other in the form of a mesh. As we get older, they begin to die and disconnect from the network system. As they disconnect, your skin loses its elasticity and subcutaneous connective tissues – thus, losing its quality. Thus, your skin is less vibrant when you’re 30 than when you’re 20. Likewise, your skin is poorer and less smooth at 40 than at 30.
Transferred stem cells won’t show themselves 1 to 2 weeks after they’ve been transferred. They have to adapt to their new environment first. As such, they form new links as well as rejuvenate and repair themselves in the transfer regions. As soon as they’ve fully adapted, then they belong to the specified region. Hence, you won’t be able to see the results immediately; rather you’ll see changes over time – ideally between two months and one year, depending on the person.
Stem cell transfer will boost the number of fibroblast cells in the region they’ve been injected, restoring it to what it once was 4 to 8 years earlier. Your skin will look younger, fuller, and brighter, and be of better quality. The permanence of its effects depends on the death rate of your fibroblast cells – in other words, how fast you age. You begin to see the differences after two months, and even as late as three years later.
Stem cell transfer is safe and healthy because it is based on only your own cells. It is FDA-approved. You can have it repeated a year after your initial procedure.
The fat cells being transferred are living, organic, and entirely from your own cells. Therefore, as they bond and adapt with the other cells in their new environment, you will preserve natural appearance. Your facial expressions won’t change.
In stem cell treatment, new cells replace the diminished cells. Here, the goal is to rejuvenate your skin with fibroblast cells and strengthen its subcutaneous tissues.
Filling, on the other hand, is preferred when it is aimed to change the form and volume of your face wherever it gets injected.
No, they shouldn’t. Since both procedures take place under your skin, you instead should have them done three months apart.
Yes, to regain lost of fibroblast cells on your lip skin and make your lips look more vibrant.
During PRP, your blood gets centrifuged and separated into its components. Next, the growth factors obtained from that are applied to your subcutaneous tissues. It is a supportive and regenerative treatment only.
During stem cell treatment, your adipose tissue gets extracted via liposuction and then purified using special filters. The resulting cells will then be transferred into you via whatever method is required.
The best stem cells come from your adipose tissues – they also contain the most number of stem cells. They are extracted from you via liposuction cannulas.
Another source of stem cells is the ear. 3 – 5 mm incisions/biopsies are taken from behind your ear to extract the cells.
Before the procedure, the doctor selects the anesthesia method. Next, your excess fat is extracted by liposuction. Details are important when it comes to stem cells!
Your fat is then transferred to special air-tight capsules. Next, centrifugation and filtering begin. Nano fat, micro fat, and stem cell-rich fat get separated. Filtered stem cells are very valuable and get transferred to the desired areas in a closed system, and as soon as possible. Approximately 80-90% of the transplanted stem cells remain alive and begin to adapt to and repair the region they’ve been transferred to immediately.
- Tissue compatibility is perfect, as the procedure is conducted using your own cells and tissues.
- The transferred stem cells are adult stem cells. Adult stem cells repair other cells and regenerate tissues.
- High viability rate
- Long permanence
- Increased blood circulation wherever they get transferred to
FACE: They are injected into your face to make you look younger, remove wrinkles, and give your face fullness and volume. They can also be injected into your lips, forehead, temples, the under part of your eyes, the area above your lip, chin, cheeks, and upper eyelids.
NECK & DECOLLETE: Stem cell-rich fat can be transferred under your skin to give it a fuller and more vital appearance when it loses its form and is sagged.
SCALP: Stem cells can be transferred to your scalp if it has lost its vitality to both strengthen it and bring life back into it.
BREASTS: Stem cell-rich fat can be transferred to your breasts to give them more volume and form, and make them look younger.
LEGS: Stem cell-rich fat can be transferred to your legs to eliminate any tissue deficiencies and smooth them out.
BRAZILIAN BUTT LIFT: Stem cell-rich fat can be transferred to your butt to give it shape, lift it, as well as round out your hips.
VAGINA (FEMALE GENITAL AESTHETICS): Fat extracted from you via liposuction can be transferred to your outer vaginal lips, your mucous membrane, and your g-spot to completely rejuvenate your vagina.
PENIS (MALE GENITAL AESTHETICS): Fat extracted from you via liposuction can be transferred to the penis to give it volume and make it look younger.
TOPS OF YOUR HANDS: Fat extracted from you can be transferred to the tops of your hands to make them look more natural and younger, rather than less veiny and aged.
Details are key during stem cell transfer: the width and thickness of the cannula used in liposuction, the transfer of the collected fat in a closed system without air contact, the filters used, and the settings of the centrifuging device. All of the above should be meticulously monitored by your doctor. Stem cells are very sensitive and valuable, and thus should be handled and filtered with extreme care. If the person in charge pays attention to these details and transfers and filters the cells with care, then those cells are likely to adapt much better to their new environment and increasing number of living cells.
If all of the above gets overlooked, your stem cell count will drop and you won’t achieve your desired results.