The power of stem cells in aesthetics
Introduction
Today, doctors and scientists around the world are leveraging the power of advanced stem cell therapies to effectively treat a wide range of medical conditions. From regenerative medicine to aesthetic regeneration functions such as hair and skin improvement, this highly sough-after technology is showing tremendous promise for patients in need of consistent health solutions.
Powerful tool of stem cells
With the current advancements in medical technology, stem cell therapy has become a powerful tool in treating chronic conditions and other diseases. Stem cell therapy in aesthetics is an advanced procedure that uses cells from adults tissues to create new, healthy cells that can replace damaged ones. This type of therapy has a multitude of benefits that make it a very attractive therapeutic option for those looking for long-term solutions to their aesthetic needs. This article will explain what exactly stem cell therapy is, explore its uses and implementation and discuss the contra-indications with such treatments. It will also provide readers with helpful resources on where to find support and further information on this exciting new form of therapy.
What are stem cells?
Stem cells are cells with a crucial role in creating tissue, healing and regenerating. Eventhough, not all stem cells are the same. There are 3 main stem cell categories:
- Embryonic stem cells
- Adult mesenchymal stem cells
- Tissue specific stem cells
Embryonic stemcells are to be found in human embryos. They are called pluripotent, because they can develop into any tissue you can imagine. From hair to skin and from skin to nails. The thing is; it is not possible to extract embryonic stemcells from adults and thus not from yourself. You guessed it right. The source of these cells are only embryos and thus an ethical problem if these cells are extracted from embryos. Clear, right?
Adult mesenchymal stem cells (Adult MSC) are called multipotent cells. They are multipotent, because they still can develop in many different kinds of cells, except not all types of cells like embryonic stem cells do. These stem cells are to be found in bone marrows, fat tissues, and umbilical cord.
Tissue specific stem cells are specific to the area. Meaning that they can only differentiate into one single tissue. For example, if it is a hair stem cell, then it only develops into hair. If it is a skin stem cells, then it only develops into skin. These stem cells are everywhere in/on the body.
Types and Amazing benefits of Aesthetic Treatments Using Stem Cells
Stem cells are used as an anti-aging treatment, scar & stretch marks treatment, vaginal rejuvenation and to help improve hair quality, preventing hair loss and hair growth. It regenerates both the skin and the hair. It is an outstanding treatment for those looking for a natural way to decrease your appearance age in numbers.
Hair regeneration is one of the most requested treatments for both men and women. Stem cells are a great one-treatment approach to boost the hair follicles. You may compare one single treatment with the strenght of 20 times or more PRP or Mesotherapy treatments for the hair. It can be used as a single treatment for the grades II, III, IV and IVa in the Hamilton-Norwood classification scale. Besides, hair stem cells can be combined with hair transplantation for the scales starting from grade V or VI. Moreover, it is also true that stem cells increase the rate of the hairfollicles after hair transplantation. Alopecia androgenetica, after trauma, alopecia areata, etc. can all be targeted.
Scar & Stretch mark treatment with stem cells are a great way to improve scars, acne scars and stretch marks naturally. Stem cells from your own fat (adipose derived stem cells; ADSC) are used to inject the scars and stretch marks. This reconstructs the extracellular matrix of the skin, which is necessary for a normal looking skin. In addition to the reconstruction process, the injected stem cells remove the fibrotic tissue that is abundant in scars.
Wrinkles, old looking skin and volume loss can all be targeted very well by using ADSC without even using synthetic or unnatural products. ADSC produce collagen and elastin. Both are only synthesized by your own cells, and cannot be replaced by any synthetic products. Eventhough, botulinum toxin (botox) and fillers might help to improve wrinkles and volume, they fail to improve the epidermis. Stem cells though improve all layers of the skin. With this, stem cells can be superior to botulinum toxin and fillers. Besides treating the face, treating the neck, neckline and hands are possible options as well. It does not only renew the skin. Stem cells also restore volume loss by lipoaspirating your own fat from your belly and then injecting where ever you wish!
Damaged skins are also the aim of this treatment option. Skin damaged by UV-light (photo-aging), burns, wounds, ulcers and skin diseases. All of them can be relieved by using different types of stem cells.
Contra-indications for stem cells
Stem cell treatment is a super safe treatment option for everyone aging from 18 years and older. It has no allergenic components, because every single cell is from your own, without the addition of synthetic material.
You should not be treated with autologous (your own) stem cells if you have one of the following:
- Systemic or uncontrolled infection
- Auto-immune disease
- Cancer
- Pregnant or breastfeeding
Conclusion
The newest technique in the aesthetic world and in many other medical fields arrived. Stem cell therapy can be widely used in the aesthetics for hair loss, anti-aging, scars and vaginal rejuvenation. There are still many other undiscovered areas in the aesthetics to use stem cells. It is a great way and alternative for the more known synthetic treatments like, botulinum toxin and fillers. It improves all layers of the skin and restores volume loss. Stem cells can not be used in case of infections, cancer, auto-immune disease or pregnancy.
More information?
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