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Stem Cell Enriched Fat Transfer

Stem Cell is the basic cell that can differentiate in to other cell types. Our adventure, which starts from a single cell at the very early beginning of life, is embodied by the stem cells' ability to form different tissues and organ systems.

Until recently, stem cells in the adult individual were thought to be limited in the bone marrow. However, it has been revealed that adipose tissue also hosts such cells. This extremely easily available  source in vast amounts has opened a new era in aesthetic surgery.

The biggest problem in fat transfers is that some of the injected fats is resorbed. Application of fat cells with SVF (Stem Enriched Oil Transfer) increases their permanence. In this way, the rejuvenating effect of SVF and the filling of adipose tissue together give excellent results. It has been shown that the viability of fat cells increases up to 2-5 times (Trojahn Koller, 2012).

Adipose tissue obtained by liposuction or abdominoplasty is divided in to  two. One to two thirds of the fat is processed enzymatically (collagenase) to obtain Stromal Vascular Fraction (SVF) which contains Adipose Tissue Derived Stem Cells  (ASC). The remaining fat is purified and mixed with ASC to be transferred to the preoperatively planned areas. This process is called Stem Cell Enriched Fat Transfer . The retention of fat grafts and rejuvenating effects of the process are much more satisfactory than conventional techniques. Stem Cell Injections  alone- without fat transfer, may also be carried out for skin regeneration.

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Stem cells act according to the region where they are injected.  With appropriate stimuli, they can transform into nerve, fat, blood vessel  , liver, bone, cartilage or muscle cells. Stem cell injection to face with or without fat cells may result in:

  • Transformation  to fat cells, increasing regeneration,

  • Vessel cell proliferation, providing blood supply for the fat cells to survive,

  • Accelerated healing process in the environment,

  • Increased stem cell population to control the metabolism of adipose tissue .

  • Improved skin elasticity, removal of fine wrinkles  and pigmentation due to UV damage . 

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The technique described above should not be confused with PRP or Fibrocell.

PRP stimulates skin rejuvenation in the application area by injection of condensend blood elements (trombocytes).

In Fibrocell , a certain type of cell group (fibroblasts) producing collagen is  proliferated from autologous tissue and then injected to varous regions. SVF can be combined with all these techniques also. 

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