Frequently Asked Questions about Breast Augmentation and Stem Cell-Assisted Lipotransfer
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FAQs about stem cell breast augmentation…
Frequently asked questions about stem cell-assisted lipotransfer
What are the different kinds of lipotransfer and what role do autologous stem cells play in them?
Transplanted fat is only capable of long term survival if it contains a high fraction of undamaged, viable cells, particularly stem cells and progenitor cells. Proper, gentle harvesting and processing are thus essential for the success of the treatment.
In standard lipotransfer, untreated liposuctioned or surgically removed fat is implanted in other parts of the body. The content of the stem cells present in the fat thus remains unchanged. With an optimum tissue-conserving technique, long-term volume retention is ca. 20 to 40 % and hence refreshments are needed.
In stem cell-concentrated lipotransfer, autologous fat is liposuctioned and then concentrated in order to increase the fraction of viable cells and stem cells per unit volume. With an optimum tissue-conserving technique, long-term volume retention is ca. 40 to 80 % and hence refreshments may be needed.
In stem-cell assisted lipotransfer (CAL), a complex laboratory process is used to extract the stem cells from a portion of fat and add them to another portion of fat prior to implantation. A considerably more sustainable result is achievable with this stem cell-enriched fat than with the other methods. With this method long-term volume retention is between 90 and 95 %, hence refreshments are normally not necessary.
Is stem-cell assisted lipotransfer (CAL) “stem cell therapy”?
Stem-cell assisted lipotransfer is therapy with adult autologous stem cells and is not to be confused with stem cell therapy with embryonic stem cells, which for ethics reasons and owing to a much-debated risk of side effects is not allowed in Austria.
What distinguishes embryonic stem cells from adult stem cells?
Primarily the age and the human embryonic tissue origin. Although embryonic stem cells possess a somewhat higher biological potential than adult stem cells, their use is not only ethically questionable but also linked to an elevated risk of malignant degeneration (cancer). For these reasons the use of autologous adult stem cells is recommended for patients. Even at an advanced age these cells – like sperm cells – have a very high biological potential.
Does stem-cell assisted lipotransfer (CAL) have anything to do with embryos?
No! Stem cell-assisted lipotransfer is therapy with adult autologous stem cells and is not to be confused with stem cell therapy with embryonic stem cells, which for ethics reasons and owing to a much-debated risk of side effects is not allowed in Austria.
Can stem cell therapy lead to cancer?
Therapies with embryonic stem cells are suspected of promoting malignant degeneration, whereas therapies with adult stem cells can only do so if the cells are expanded, differentiated, or modified in the laboratory by various processes and artificial growth factors. Because this is not the case in stem cell-assisted lipotransfer, the experts are in agreement that there is no increased risk of cancer.
What are the therapeutic applications of autologous stem cells from autologous fat?
Other than stem cell-assisted lipotransfer (CAL), many regenerative treatments can be performed on internal organs with stem cells extracted from autologous fat. These treatments, however, require a very specific preparation of the stem cells. The regeneration of intervertebral discs damaged by attrition is a good example.
Is Celution® the same thing as stem cell-assisted lipotransfer?
No. Stem cell-assisted lipotransfer (CAL) is the procedure and Celution® is an extraction technique developed by the company Cytori. A patented device approved for use in the EU is employed for automating and standardizing the preparation of cells from body fat. Celution® is used in the Clinic DDr. Heinrich® as a supplement to the standard laboratory technique.
Are the implanted stem cells capable of uncontrolled growth?
The tissue surrounding the implanted stem cells controls the types of cells that stem cells become. The cells that develop from the stem cells behave in the same manner as the surrounding cells, thus ruling out the possibility of uncontrolled growth.
Can tissue other than the desired tissue develop from the stem cells?
The micro-environment plays a decisive role in the differentiation of stem cells into adult cells. The surrounding tissue in which the stem cells are incorporated evidently controls what kind of cells (skin cells, fat cells, muscle cells, etc.) develop from them.
What regions of the body can be treated with stem cell-enriched autologous fat?
Stem cell-enriched autologous fat can be used as a durable, 100 % natural filler for body contouring and wrinkle treatment (e.g., of the cleavage and hands) as well as for skin rejuvenation. The higher the content of stem cells in the transplanted autologous fat, the greater the regeneration and rejuvenation effect exerted on the skin in the treated area. Sustainable contouring of breasts, buttocks, thighs, and all other body parts that contain fat is thus possible with stem cell-enriched autologous fat.
Can dents be corrected?
Dents can be corrected with stem cell-enriched autologous fat at the Clinic DDr. Heinrich®. As a general rule the results are very good and permanent.
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