Stem Cell Injection

Who is stem cell injection/treatment suitable for?

Since stem cell therapy is a procedure that uses the patient’s own tissues and can be described as “natural”, there is usually no age limit. Almost every patient who wants to eliminate the signs and effects of aging can benefit from this treatment. Your plastic surgeon will make the final decision on whether or not to apply the treatment.

What does stem cell injection do?

First of all, the stem cells in the adipose tissue obtained from the person are purified from the fat with a special process and are given back to the person. In the areas where the stem cells are injected, the blood flow increases with the effect of the stem cells and the damaged tissues are repaired. The existing structure heals and signs of aging disappear. Under normal conditions, stem cells in the body lose their ability to repair damaged tissues or their effectiveness decreases over time. However, with stem cell injection; it is observed that when the stem cells, which have undergone certain processes, are re-administered to the areas of the person to be treated at more intense rates, they work functionally as before and provide revitalisation and refreshment of the body.

How long does a stem cell injection take?

The treatment consists of three stages: taking the fat tissues from the patient, separating the stem cells and injecting them back into the patient. These three phases take about 1-2 hours.

How is stem cell injection done?

Anyone who wants to look much younger and more vibrant can be treated with stem cell injection to prevent signs of aging. However, first of all, it should be examined by an expert and experienced plastic surgeon and the expectations should be explained to the doctor in detail. Then, the patient is informed about the treatment and the procedures to be performed. It is determined from which part of the person the fat will be taken. The damaged tissues to be treated of the patient are determined and the procedures to be performed are decided.

Stem cell injection is performed under the anaesthesia method chosen by the plastic surgeon, depending on the procedures to be performed. In order to obtain stem cells, it is usually obtained from the fat taken from the person herself with the mini liposuction technique. These stem cells are separated from the fat by certain methods and injected into the areas to be treated. The procedure takes about 1-2 hours.

In which areas is stem cell injection applied?

This method is applied to many parts of the body for different purposes. The most preferred application areas can be listed as follows:

• Anti-aging (prevention of aging)
• Treatment of facial wrinkles
• Recovery of the facial oval
• Rejuvenation of the neck and décolleté area
• Rejuvenation of hands
• Shaping the lips
• Treatment of acne and scars
• Treatment of non-healing wounds

What are the benefits of stem cell injection?

With the developing technology, one of the most important developments in the medical world is the treatment with stem cell injection. Stem cells, which could only be obtained from bone marrow in the past, can easily be obtained from the person’s own fat tissue in today’s technology. Stem cells taken from fat tissue are injected into the desired area after various processes, and successful results are obtained in order to heal the damages in this area. The main ones can be listed as follows:

• In addition to delaying aging, it is also very effective in rejuvenating the body.
• With the stem cell injection, a regeneration process begins in the body as a whole.
• It helps the body to heal and renew itself.
• As the blood flow is improved, the existing veins grow and new veins develop.
• It shows anti-inflammatory effect as it helps existing cells to heal.
• It heals the damaged tissues and causes the formation of much healthier tissues.
• It allows the cells to last much longer. It prevents premature cell death.
• It prevents the signs of aging by preventing the loss of muscle, fat and bone tissues.
• It allows the skin to regenerate quickly, revitalise and get a much fresher appearance.

Does stem cell injection pose any risks?

It is a much more natural and reliable method as it is an application that takes place by re-transferring the stem cells taken from the tissue belonging to the patient. Since the treatment is performed with stem cells obtained from the person’s own fat tissue, there is no risk of allergy. There may be mild pain after the application, depending on the fat taking before the injection. However, there is no need for intervention for this pain. In applications performed by people who are not experts in this field, conditions such as nutritional problems, inadequacy in treatment and inability to obtain effective results may be encountered.

What is the cost of stem cell injection?

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Stem Cell Injection Frequently Asked Questions

Is stem cell injection effective on skin blemishes?

This method is also effective in removing skin blemishes. Stem cell injection improves skin quality and the skin’s self-healing capacity. Depending on the condition of the blemishes, methods such as laser can be used in addition to the stem cell injection.

What is the difference between stem cell therapy and PRP?

While PRP is a treatment performed by injection of serum obtained from blood, stem cells are obtained by separating them from adipose tissues. PRP ensures that new stem cells come to the application area and increase the efficiency of these stem cells. While PRP protects healthy skin tissue, it accelerates the healing and repair of the skin. Stem cell therapy, on the other hand, provides the formation of new and healthy cells and, in this way, the healing and regeneration of skin tissue. In certain cases, more satisfactory results can be obtained by performing stem cell and PRP treatments simultaneously.

How many sessions of stem cell injection are applied?

The effects of stem cell injection appear from the first application. In this respect, it has a faster mechanism of action than other similar applications. The effect of the application continues for several years. The frequency of the application is determined by the patient’s expectations, needs and the appropriate opinion of the physician.