I would echo the reply by the esteemed Dr. Teitelbaum. Stem cell breast augmentation is being performed in certain countries in Europe and Asia, but it is very doubtful that it will be performed here in the States for quite some time. There will need to be extensive studies that show it does not interfere with... more
Can I get a natural breast enhancement with fat injections?
I heard about a natural breast enhancement in Europe where they grow your own fat cells in a lab and enlarge your breasts with your own fat cells, for people who do not care for silicone or saline. Is this even possible? Can I enlarge my breasts with fat injections from stem cells or my own body? And if so is it done in the US?
4 answers to “Can I get a natural breast...”
A: There is a significant amount of controversy about this...
There is a significant amount of controversy about this topic. Dr. Sid Coleman in NY has published some amazing breast augmentation work done with autologous fat injections. These amazing results are tough for the average plastic surgeon to replicate, as Dr. Coleman does this sort of procedure frequently.... more
A: Breast augmentation by stem cells still a long ways off
There is a company called Cytori that is conducting clinical trials of breast augmentation overseas using your stem cells, but it doesn't quite work like you described. The plastic surgeon harvests fat cells, just like with liposuction. They are processed over about an hour, and the stem cells are separated... more
A: As far as I know, there is no such thing in the US....
As far as I know, there is no such thing in the US. There are some people injecting fat into the breasts but this is still controversial.
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