Plastic Surgeons are in a unique situation to treat joints all over the body because until recently stem cells were only derived from umbilical cords of healthy mothers of healthy babies or from bone marrow which are reserved to treat cancer of the blood. Now we know fat harbors the majority of stem cells on the backs of the capillaries t
Plastic Surgeons are in a unique situation to treat joints all over the body because until recently stem cells were only derived from umbilical cords of healthy mothers of healthy babies or from bone marrow which are reserved to treat cancer of the blood. Now we know fat harbors the majority of stem cells on the backs of the capillaries that course thru and nourish the fat cells. Plastic surgeons have been harvesting fat for decades and advanced technology has made it is easy to extract by micro liposuction. Then stem cell injections of the joint with fat derived stem cells allows new growth of cartilage and can repair scar tissue. This is a life changing stem cell regenerative therapy; new in the health and medical field, saving many patients from costly joint replacement surgeries and long recovery times.
Dr Merkel's team have been performing fat transfers for over 25 years to reverse the changes seen in the aging face, Fat has been a very stable medium for fill and structure and now with advanced technology, we can break down the fat to a fine liquid containing stem cells to fill wrinkles and lighten the dark circles around the eyes. The
Dr Merkel's team have been performing fat transfers for over 25 years to reverse the changes seen in the aging face, Fat has been a very stable medium for fill and structure and now with advanced technology, we can break down the fat to a fine liquid containing stem cells to fill wrinkles and lighten the dark circles around the eyes. The biggest benefit is as time goes on the stem cells regrown and regenerate, making skin smoother with smaller pores and a generally more even coloring of the skin. We refer to this as Nano Fat Transfer and it can achieve a younger looking appearance with longer lasting results and all natural filler than other popular fillers on the market.
At about age 25 we begin the process of aging coincidentally at the same time the body experiences a decline in hormones. As the body ages, the face shows signs of wrinkles, sagging, and skin changes due to the loss of fat. We have been using fat transfer for years to fill and sculpt lips, sunken cheeks, fallen eyebrows and the whole face
At about age 25 we begin the process of aging coincidentally at the same time the body experiences a decline in hormones. As the body ages, the face shows signs of wrinkles, sagging, and skin changes due to the loss of fat. We have been using fat transfer for years to fill and sculpt lips, sunken cheeks, fallen eyebrows and the whole face with great results. Additionally, we can fill sagging or small breasts or sagging buttocks. Often fat derived stem cells are combined with PRP (platelet rich plasma) to increase the success of the transfer and aid in regeneration, healing and the growth of new cells. We refer to this as Fat Transfer and is increasing in popularity nationwide. Fat is a terrible thing to waste.