Is There a Difference Between Fat Transfer and Concentrated Stem Cell Fat Transfer to the Breast?

I am really considering to try this, but I'm confused about the difference... I have been reading a lot in this forum about it as well as different sites. I've noticed a major difference in price based on whether they make a concentrated version of stem cells when injecting the fat... I live in Japan, they mainly do the technique with the concentrated stem cells. Most of the websites I've read say that they have a higher chance of survival. So I'm wondering what is the difference in result?

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Yes, there is a difference and those differences may be good or bad

The survivability of fat cells is largely dependent on how gently the fat cells are harvesting and grafted. With a good technique 70% survival can be expected. The problem with stem cell concentrated fat is that no one knows long term if this will cause any stimulation or trigger the growth of cancerous cells in the breast. To discuss in greater detail, see two or more board certified plastic surgeons in your area. Best wishes.

Stem cell fat transfer for breat augmentation

Fat transfers are fraught with peril: large volume fat transfers do not survive reliably and when they don't they cause calcifications which can interfere with mammography. Stem cells increase graft reliability but we do not know what stem cells do to breast tissue vis-a-vis breast cancer. I do not recommend fat transfers of any kind for cosmetic breast augmentation. This is not my stance for post-mastectomy breast reconstruction.....

Stem cells or fat cells for breast enhancement

Using fat and stem cells for breast augmentation is still being explored as a possible option for augmentation. Although, I think the kinks haven't been worked out and there are no long term studies showing its safety and consistency.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

The use stem cell to fortify is not proven yet

The use of fat for the breast enhancement is becoming more popular. The use of stem cell to enhance the fat survival is attractive but not necessary based on my experience. I have done more than 250 fat grafting cases and teach the fat grafting during our meeting(fatgraftforum.com). I would recommend that your make sure your surgeon is experienced and has good success with fat grafting.

Kamran Khoobehi, MD

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New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

Understanding stem cells in fat.

For purposes of this discussion grafted fat contains two types of cells; these are the adipocytes (fat cells) themselves, and the stem and regenerative cells. The fat cells act as the main filler, however when these are transplanted by fat grafting, there is a period of time during which they have to acquire a blood supply in order to survive. The reality is that some of these cells survive, and some do not. Most of the scientific data points to the fact that it is the other group of cells,... more

Concentrated stem cells, marketing tactics and the truth behind fat transfer

In my opinion, concentrating stem cells is completely unnecessary. I commonly perform fat grafting to the face, breast and body with excellent results. The fact of the matter is that all lipoaspirate has a significant amount of stem cells. If you are gentle with technique you will get better results without concentrating stem cells. If you are rough with te3chnique and send a significant amount of cells on an apoptotic pathway then extra steps to concentrate... more