Stem Cell Facelift

Stem cell facelifts that can spare those seeking younger looks from going under the knife.

A stem cell facelift is a revolutionary new technique that uses adult stem cells from the body's own fat tissue to restore the plumpness, smoothness and skin tightness in order to give the patient a more youthful face.

Stem cells could represent the beginning of an era non-surgical cosmetic treatments, doctors say.

A stem cell facelift rules out the need for surgery or the injection of temporary fillers such as Restylane, Juvederm and hyaluronic acid.

Stem Cell Technology

For over 20 years cosmetic and plastic surgeons have used fat grafts taken from their patients' own body to restore fullness and decrease wrinkles in the face.

New studies of stem cells are focusing on stem cells have regenerative capabilities. With this said, new procedures such as stem cell facelifts offer revolutionary results with the help of the regenerative and healing power of stem cells.

Stem Cell Facelift Procedure

A stem cell facelift is a very easy procedure that can be carried out under local anesthesia. The total stem facelift procedure usually takes around from one to five hours depending on the extent of the procedure.

In the stem cell facelift procedure, fat is extracted by syringe usually from the patient's abdomen and processed ready for injection into the patient's face. The extracted fat contains stem cells that trigger blood vessel and tissue growth.

Stem cell facelift can give a patient many benefits since besides adding 'volume' to the patient's face making it look younger; by but it also repairs and rejuvenates the skin for up to 18 months. This is possible since the stem cells found in fat have the amazing capability of recognizing damaged tissue and repairing it.

But the extent of the use of stem cells is not limited to cosmetic surgery to rejuvenate skin or enhance a breast. Stem cells have already been used to replace faulty heart tissue and to restore sight in damaged eyes.

Stem Cell Facelifts VS Traditional Facelifts

In the stem cell facelift the volume and structure of the face is restored to a younger appearance. Traditional facelifts do not add volume to the face or change the tone of the skin.

Patients that undergo stem cell facelift find that the skin looks plumper and more radiant and that the improvement carries on over the next six to nine months.

A stem cell facelift is performed under local anesthesia which greatly reduces the risk of surgery contrary to a surgical facelift, which is performed under general anesthesia and that carries additional risks.

In a surgical facelift the skin is cut and stretched. In a stem cell facelift fat and regenerative stem cells from the flabby parts of the body are injected to fill out the patient's face.

A stem cell facelift can be a good choice for a person that experiences mild to medium skin sagginess. For severe cases that also involve the neck and other areas, a surgical facelift might represent a better option. Also, a surgical facelift can also be complemented with skin fillers or this technique.

Stem cell facelift patient's claims to have seen impressive results.

Stem Cell facelift Benefits

A stem cell facelift can help disappear fine lines have disappeared and help fill the hollow area under a patient's eyes and sunken cheeks. The result of a stem cell facelift is a younger and natural looking face. Since there are no incisions on a stem cell facelift the patient will have no scarring and downtime is greatly reduced.

Once the new stem cells have been transplanted in to the face, the growth factors then activate the grafted stem cells, as well as local stem cells, to generate new facial tissue that produces the a youthful and fuller appearance.

Adult stem cells help repair the surface of the skin as well as deeper facial tissues. This result of a stem cell facelift is a long-term "erasure" of wrinkles and the effects of aging in the face.

The Stem-Cell Facelift is done in the doctor's office under local anesthesia and it takes from one to five hours. A stem cell facelift gives patients an attractive solution to erase age sings that is fast, almost pain and discomfort free, and that does not require hospital visits or general anesthesia.

Stem Cell facelift Cost

The cost of a stem cell facelift can vary greatly depending on many factors such as the extent of the procedure, the area and facility where the procedure is performed and the stem cell surgeon's experience.

The average cost of a stem cell facelift is $5,000. A stem cell facelift might be a good alternative for a person that experiences mild skin sagginess or is looking for an alternative to traditional skin fillers. For severe cases, a surgical facelift might represent a better option.

Additionally, a stem cell facelift may also remove the need for continuing facial "filler" injections and Botox treatments.

The Future of Stem Cell Procedures

Plastic surgeons are "extremely enthusiastic about the role of fat stem cells in plastic surgery. The best way to know if you are a good candidate for the stem cell facelift procedure is to schedule a consultation with a stem cell facelift specialist. During the consultation you will be able to ask any question that you may have about this procedure and know how you can benefit from this procedure.