Stem Cells from Fat: Cells with Potential

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We now know that fat tissue is the bodys most important reserve of vital cells, including stem cells and so-called progenitor cells. When carrying out aesthetic treatment with stem cells from autologous fat in Clinic DDr. Heinrich, regenerative effects were also observed, suggesting their therapeutic application in orthopedic treatment and other areas of medicine.

These findings are not new: Over the course of many years, practitioners of veterinary medicine have made positive experiences in the therapeutic use of autologous stem cells for thousands of dogs and racehorses. Stem cells extracted from the animals autologous fat appear to be suited for the regeneration of damaged joints, bones and cartilages. Furthermore, they are administered with the goal of general regeneration and increasing performance.

Centers worldwide are now also carrying out therapy with adult stem cells from autologous fat on humans. Due to the enormous potential for success and possible huge benefits, Clinic DDr. Heinrich is now offering regenerative stem cell therapy.

Regenerative stem cell therapies have the potential to regenerate weakened tissue and organs and therefore can be used for treating a variety of diseases resulting from organ or tissue weakness. Numerous studies have been made worldwide in which stem cells are used in the therapy of heart disease, diabetes, joint disease, neurological and endocrinological diseases and many other degenerative processes.

When stem cells differentiate into adult cells, the micro-environment plays an important role. The surrounding tissue in which the stem cells lodge apparently determines which type of cells (skin, fat, muscle cells, etc.) evolve out of them. Stem cells are currently not used in cases of cancer, because they could stimulate the growth of existing tumors.

Stem cell therapy with autologous stem cells from fat tissue is carried out on an outpatient basis using local anesthesia. During the first step, a small quantity of fat is obtained with gentle liposuction using microcannulas. The stem cells isolated from it in a complex procedure are injected immediately afterwards according to the indication, either locally at the affected organ or tissue or systemically. In case of systemic administration (usually intravenous using infusion), stem cells seem to find their own way to those building sites in the body at which their regenerative and healing effect is needed. Repeat treatment sessions are often recommended.

The therapeutic effect generally begins several weeks after the application. Any further treatment can be carried out several months later at the earliest, regardless of the improvement achieved. Check-ups after surgery are scheduled on an individual basis.

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