About Stem Cell Therapy
Functions of stem cells
Self-renewal ability is the ability to replicate while maintaining the same characteristics as the self even after going through the process of cell division and proliferation.
In addition, stem cells have another excellent feature called "homing effect".
For example, when injured, tissues and cells in that area are damaged. Damaged tissues and cells emit SOS signals (SDF-1/CXCR4). Stem cells detect the SOS signal and gather in damaged areas through blood vessels to repair tissue.
Treatment using stem cells
It is said that the use of stem cells has the effect of suppressing inflammation in blood vessels that have become hard and fragile or damaged due to aging, promoting their repair, and alleviating the narrowing of blood vessels.
In addition, these effects can lead to prevention as well as improvement of symptoms.
Cells taken from your own body are cultured to increase the number and administered into the body, so there is no need for large-scale surgery or hospitalization. It does not require any conscious effort such as diet restrictions or exercise, it uses your own cells and uses your own immunity to heal.
FAQ
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Are there any side effects?Regenerative medicine is considered to be the most advanced treatment method, and there are almost no reports of major side effects. However, it is not completely free of side effects. The most common side effect of stem cell therapy is pain. When the stem cells that are returned to the body suddenly enter the joint, the joint cannot withstand the impact, and pain and swelling may appear in the affected area. Since the patient's cells are cultured and returned to the body, the cells themselves are not bad, so even if symptoms appear, they usually heal within a few days.
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What is the effect on beauty related?A typical treatment target of regenerative medicine for beauty is anti-aging to the skin. The three elements that make up human skin are collagen, elastin, and hyaluron, and regenerative medicine activates the cells that produce these. Therefore, it gives the skin firmness by eliminating wrinkles and sagging. By using the patient's own cells, the risk of side effects can be reduced, and it can be said that it is an attractive treatment that allows you to obtain beautiful skin.
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Will there be scars from the surgery?At our clinic, we collect fat from the back of the ear and culture it. Therefore, there are a lot of patients who are not bothered by the fact that there is a slight surgical scar behind the ear.