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I would like to have some work done on my breast, face, and backside. Interested in the stem cell fill for under my eyes and to plump up by cheeks, stem cell Breast augmentation, and a Brazilian butt lift.
And would like to know if the Water Jet Lipo would be good for harvesting the stem cells from fat?
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missy mouse
in Orlando Fl
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Water Jet Lipo for harvest of stem cells for Breast Augmentation and Brazilian Butt Lift?
Hi there-
Wow. Your question raises many issues.
First of all, it is important to know that the effective harvest of stem cells for use in cosmetic surgery is not FDA approved, nor is it possible in the practical setting of a hospital or surgery center. Harvesting and cultivating stem cells requires specialized equipment and technicians (read $$$) which are not readily available outside of a very few university research labs. I suspect you've met a surgeon who told you they could place stem...
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Brazilian Butt lift or Breast augmentation with the water jet lipo and stem cell transplant
Dr. Soto has addressed many o fthe pertinent issues. Generally the use of stem cells for aesthetic purposes is not a standard practice and may be cost prohibitive in addtiion to other regulatory issues.
Furthermore, the success of any of these depend on the viability of the tissues harvested. I am not aware of any study which has assessed the viability of tissues obtained using the water jet.
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