Stem Cell Breast Augmentation( A New Treatment To Increase Breast Size)

According to the Aesthetic Society in the US, breast augmentation procedures increased by 48% in 2021. We all know that breast augmentation certainly helps give us a self-esteem boost. However, silicone implants are currently the preferred treatment for breast augmentation. These implants are known to cause scarring and leakage, and need to be replaced every 15 years. What if there was a natural treatment for breast augmentation? Intrigued? Read on to know more!

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By Shalini Jadhvani

Updated on 22th, Dec'22

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Stem Cell Breast Augmentation Overview

Breast augmentation is a procedure conducted to increase the size and enhance the shape of breasts. While stem cell breast implants were initially used as a cosmetic procedure, after much research, stem cells can now be used for breast reconstruction in breast cancer patients as well.

 

We’re sure you have a hundred questions swirling around in your head. 

 

So, let’s start with the most basic one. 

 

What are stem cells?

Stem cells

 

Well, stem cells are immature cells found in our bodies that can differentiate into any tissue. Once researchers discovered this special property of stem cells, they applied it to treat several diseases.

 

Stem cells are the only treatment that can naturally enhance or reconstruct breasts. All other treatments involve the introduction of a foreign substance into our bodies.

 

Stem cell treatment is still in the early stages of clinical trials, because of which it is not FDA-approved. 

 

However, it is completely safe. No long-term side effects have been reported by any clinical study around the world.

 

Can Stem Cells Increase Breast Size?

The short answer is yes—stem cell breast augmentation does work.

 

Are you curious about just how does it work?

 

We will have to get technical for a few minutes to answer this question. 

 

You see, stem cells have several interesting properties.

 

The most prominent of these is their capability of regeneration. Stem cells lead to the formation of new breast cells.

 

Stem cells also have a ‘self-homing’ property. They can detect which cells require treatment. As a result, they not only increase breast size, but also smoothen and tighten the surrounding skin, giving your breasts a completely natural look. 



Types of Stem Cells Used to Enlarge Breasts

Stem cells are found in several locations of our body including the bone marrow of the hip bone, fatty tissue of the abdomen, and even in our circulating blood!

 

For breast augmentation, stem cells are extracted from the fatty tissue of the abdomen or the inner thigh. In nearly all cases, the patient’s fatty tissue is used for this purpose.

 

However, if the patient’s cells are not available for some reason, donor cells can also be used.

 

A small number of studies have also used umbilical stem cells for breast augmentation, but the sample size was too small to obtain conclusive results.



Benefits/Risks of Stem cell Breast Augmentation

Benefits/Risks

Like every medical procedure, stem cell breast enlargement also has its own benefits and risks.

BENEFITSRISKS
  • Relatively non-invasive procedure
  • Very short recovery period
  • Only treatment that naturally enhances breast size
  • No long-term side effects
  • Also smoothens and tightens the surrounding skin 
  • Has fewer risks than traditional silicone implants
  • Minimal scarring
  • Possibility of nerve damage or infection at the site of implantation
  • Rejection of stem cells if donor cells are used
  • Treatment might not work in the first shot 

Don’t the benefits outweigh the risks? 


 

Eligibility of Stem Cell Breast Augmentation

How does one even determine if they are eligible for stem cell breast enhancement in the first place? 

 

Well, your medical provider is the best person to answer this for you. 

 

Each clinical trial has its own strict set of requirements. 

 

We have compiled a list of basic eligibility criteria to get you started:

 

Eligibility

  • You should have enough fatty tissue
  • In case of augmentation, you’re only looking to increase your breast size by one or two sizes
  • No history of organ transplants or autoimmune diseases
  • The patient should not be breastfeeding
  • There should be a gap of at least six months between cancer treatment and stem cell therapy


Types of Stem Cell Breast Augmentation

Ever since the scope of stem cell treatment for breast augmentation has expanded, different types of stem cell treatments have become available. 

 

The two main types of stem cells treatments are:

Fat Grafting with Adipose-Derived Stem Cells
  • Most preferred method of breast augmentation
  • Stem cells are implanted along with purified fat into the breast tissue
  • Useful for those who want to increase one or two breast sizes
  • Useful for cancer patients who have undergone lumpectomy or radiotherapy
Tissue-Engineered Constructs
  • For people who have undergone a single or double mastectomy
  • In such patients, more fat is required
  • Stem cells are genetically engineered in a larger number from the patient’s stem cells
  • A biological scaffolding is placed in the breast tissue, following which stem cells are implanted
  • This treatment is in very initial stages of trials


Procedure of Stem Cell Breast Augmentation 

Procedure

We’re sure you’ve got a fair idea of stem cell treatment now. 

 

Are you worried that the entire process will be long-drawn and painful? 

 

Relax, because fat stem cell breast augmentation can be done in three simple steps!

Step 1: Extraction of Stem Cells
  • Fatty tissue is extracted from the fatty tissue of your abdomen or inner thigh by liposuction.
  • This procedure only takes about one or two hours.
  • You will be given local anesthesia for this procedure, making it completely painless.
Step 2: Preparation of Stem Cells
  • This part of the procedure is done in a stem cell laboratory.
  • The adipose tissue and stem cells are separated from the other blood tissue.
  • It takes about four to five hours for this step.
  • The final result is a concentrated solution of fat-enriched stem cells.
Step 3: Stem Cell Implantation
  • In the final step, the concentrated stem cell solution is inserted into the breast tissue with the help of microneedles.
  • This step is also done under local anesthesia to keep you comfortable.
  • It takes about one to two hours to finish stem cell implantation.

 

As you can see, the entire procedure only takes about eight to nine hours. 

 

However, doctors prefer to do it over a period of two days to keep you comfortable.

 

Most people receive a discharge in two to three days, but for some patients, an extended hospital stay of one week might be required.


What to Expect After Stem Cell Breast Augmentation? 
 

The procedure is simple enough, so are you bracing yourself for a difficult recovery period? 

 

Well, you don’t need to.

 

Stem cell fat transfer breast augmentation usually has a recovery period of one week, after which you can resume your daily activities.

 

Immediately after the procedure, you will probably feel soreness at the donor site and the implantation site. 

 

This persists for a couple of days before resolving itself.

 

You will also be glad to know that no clinical study in over a decade has reported any long-term side effects.

 

Safe


Results

Before/After

One of the more critical questions one has about any new treatment is how quickly one can see results.

 

Are you also having this question in mind?

 

Well, you will notice an increase in breast size almost immediately after the procedure. However, improvement of the skin texture and the firmness of the breast tissue is only visible after three to six months.

 

In these six months, some of the implanted fat cells die, and are replaced by cells that have been regenerated by the stem cells.

 

In most cases, these results are permanent. However, in a few select cases, another stem cycle might be required after six months to a year. 



Success Rates of Stem Cell Breast Augmentation

Success rates of stem cell breast augmentation

A stem cell treatment for breast augmentation is considered successful when the increased breast size remains constant one year after the procedure.

 

Despite the uncertainty of body reactions, most clinical studies have shown a success rate of 75 to 87% and similar rates of patient satisfaction.

 

 

Yes, you read that right! 

 

Cost of Stem Cell Breast Augmentation

Cost

How can anyone interested in the treatment afford to skip this part! 

 

Breast stem cell implant cost depends on numerous factors, including:

  • The number of breast sizes one wants to increase
  • The amount of reconstruction required
  • The number of cycles required to fulfill the patient’s expectations

In India, stem cell breast augmentation cost ranges from 6000 to 15,000 USD (4.5 to 11.25 lakhs INR). Each cycle costs about 2000 USD.

 

In comparison, the same treatment costs upward of 50,000 USD in the US!

 

It is also important to remember that stem cell therapy is still undergoing clinical trials, and is not covered by any medical insurance.

 

Is Stem Cell a Replacement to Other Breast Enlargement Treatments?

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Stem cell therapy has shown a lot of promising results so far. It has the potential not only for breast augmentation but also for breast reconstruction.

 

Researchers believe it can one day be the better option to silicone breast implants. 

 

However, before this can happen, certain hurdles need to be crossed. The two most important ones are to make it more affordable and to ensure more predictable results.

 

Stem Cell Breast Augmentation Vs Breast Augmentation With Implants

 

Stem Cell Breast AugmentationBreast Augmentation With Implants
In stem cell breast augmentation, stem cells are taken from another part of the patient's body and injected into the breasts to stimulate the growth of new breast tissue.In breast augmentation with implants, breast implants are inserted into the breasts through incisions made in the skin. The implants can be placed under the chest muscle or behind the breast tissue.
Stem cell breast augmentation involves the use of stem cells taken from the patient's own body.Breast augmentation with implants involves the use of breast implants made of either saline or silicone.
The effectiveness of stem cell breast augmentation is still being studied and is considered experimental.Breast augmentation with implants is a more established procedure and has been shown to be effective in increasing breast size.
It is much simpler procedure as no incisions are made in the breast area. There will be some time needed for the injected stem cell fat to settle.Recovery can take weeks to heal

Are you confused and wondering which is a better option for you? 

 

Well, we have the answer! 

 

When weighing the benefits and drawbacks of each operation, stem cell augmentation emerges as the preferred option for many women.

 

Stem cell augmentation has many benefits that saline and silicone implants do not, and you will have a far more natural appearance because no synthetic materials are employed.

 

The only thing you need to know is that you probably won't be able to go up more than one cup size in your breasts. Furthermore, if you are extremely skinny and do not have enough fat to harvest, you are probably not a candidate for this treatment.

 

It's also important to discuss your options with a qualified plastic surgeon and to carefully follow their instructions before and after the procedure to ensure the best possible outcome.

 

 

Present and Future Scope and Challenges of Stem Cell Breast Augmentation

Stem cell treatment for breast augmentation has come a long way in the past decade. Several clinical trials have shown successful results that were unthinkable just a handful of years back.

 

While the future is bright for stem cell treatment, certain challenges need to be addressed as soon as possible.

 

Currently, there is no consensus on the protocol for adipose tissue retrieval. This affects the clinical data made available.

 

As a larger amount of fat is required in many cases, researchers also need to identify an optimal adipose depot.

 

These problems are expected to be ironed out in the next few years, following which we can expect stem cell treatment to become a conventional medical procedure.

 

Are you excited to get your breasts augmented naturally?

 

Call today and get free Consultation!

 

Reference:

 

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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Question and Answers

When will stem cell teeth be available in India?

Stem cell teeth availability in India is still under research 

Answered on 19th July'22

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Dr. Pradeep Mahajan

Hi, I am a parent of a child with autism. We are interested in stem cell therapy for autism. Could you please send me a list of the hospitals in India that treat autism with stem cells therapy? Looking forward to hearing from you soon. Regards Babu Pandey baburam78@yahoo.com

Male | 5

We have good result in autism cases. Kindly share report and video of patient. Also try to schedule call.

Answered on 9th May'22

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Dr. Pradeep Mahajan

My daughter is 15 she is suffering with itilectval disablity.is it possible to treat her with stem cell therapy.how much cost it will be please reply as soon as possible

Female | 15

Yes it is possible. We have good results in development delayed cases. Without seeing reports we can't disclose treatment cost. Kindly ask for reports and schedule call. 

Answered on 9th May'22

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Dr. Pradeep Mahajan

What is the cost of Stem Cell Therapy for Atrophy Optic Nerve damage?

Male | 70

The cost of the stem cell therapy can be calculated according to the damage after seeing reports. Please consult a stem cell therapist who have expertise in stem cell treatment for Atrophy Optic Nerve damage

Answered on 10th May'22

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