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Amazing Innovation in Youth and Regeneration - Stem Cells
Written by: Dr. Yeseul Moon / Published on: 2025-05-19
Hello! I am a board-certified plastic surgeon from Korea. Recently, many people in their 30s to 50s in the English-speaking world have shown great interest in Korea's innovative stem cell treatments. I would like to explain clearly and easily about stem cell therapy, which holds incredible potential to restore your youth and beauty.
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What are stem cells?
Stem cells are 'master cells' with the special ability to differentiate into all types of cells in our body.
Just like seeds that can grow into various kinds of trees depending on the need.
Especially, stem cells extracted from fat can be obtained abundantly, and due to their high safety, they are actively being researched and utilized in various medical fields.
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How is it different from existing treatments?
Whereas conventional treatments focused on simply 'repairing' damaged tissue, stem cell therapy fundamentally induces 'regeneration'. Stem cells act directly on the damaged area to create new cells, activate the function of surrounding cells, and reduce inflammation, among other complex effects. This is not merely about alleviating symptoms, but rather an innovative approach that maximizes the body's own regenerative capabilities.
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How can it be utilized in plastic surgery?
Fat contains more stem cells than any other tissue. In plastic surgery, there is a lot of experience in fat harvesting. These stem cells have tremendous potential.
Skin regeneration and anti-aging: Directly injected into the skin, it promotes collagen production and restores overall skin condition to a younger and healthier state by improving fine wrinkles, loss of elasticity, and skin tone. It acts like a skin booster that revitalizes the skin.
Hair loss treatment: By injecting into the scalp, it activates hair follicle cells and improves blood circulation, which can prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.
Chronic scar and wound improvement: Injecting stem cells into old, poorly healing scars or wounds induces new tissue regeneration, reduces the size and color of scars, and promotes wound healing.
Systemic anti-aging effect: Stem cells administered systemically via IV injection help regenerate cells throughout the body, strengthen the immune system, and increase vitality.
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Korea's stem cell treatments go beyond simple cosmetic procedures and are innovative therapies that improve your quality of life. Reclaim your youth and health through stem cell therapy, a core technology of future medicine. Please feel free to contact the PICKLS team if you have any further questions. Thank you