Can Stem Cells Really Be Used to Make Me Look Younger?
asked 4 years ago by anon
Latest answer by Michael Law, MD
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Tags: anti-aging, stem cell
My friend told me about some new anti-aging skin treatment where they use live stem cells to repair the skin on your face...is this for real? I've heard of stem cells being used to treat serious medical conditions, but as an anti-aging skin treatment?! How does live stem cell therapy work, and what is it supposed to do for your skin?
2 answers to Can Stem Cells Really Be Used to Make Me Look Younger?
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Stem cells may be transferred as part of fat grafts
There is anectodal evidence that fat grafting may improve skin condition due to the inherent transfer of mesenchymal stem cells. Stem cells can then stimulate skin to repair itself and improve overall elasticity. There is a new device that allows extraction and injection of stem cells within fat harvest. Clinical trials are being conducted in Europe. I have been performing fat grafting for the past 7 years, have improved my technique and have many satisfied patients. I have noticed...
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Reza Nabavian, MD
Santa Monica Plastic Surgeon
Santa Monica Plastic Surgeon
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Stem Cells for Looking Younger
Many plastic surgeons who perform structural fat grafting report that patients often describe a variety of improvements in their facial skin following fat grafting surgery. This observation has led to the use of fat grafting in reconstructive surgery, for instance in the management of chronic wounds such as those seen in some patients following radiation treatment for cancer. Fat grafting into the tissues below a chronic, non-healing wound has been shown to stimulate successful wound healing...
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