Fox New Reports that a British women may be offered a “natural” form of breast enlargement that uses stem cells and fat from a woman’s own body, under plans being considered by doctors.

This new technique, pioneered in Japan, results in breasts that look and feel smoother than conventional cosmetic surgery using implants. This is because the stem cells enable the fat to grow its own blood supply, thus becoming an integral part of the breast rather than a foreign lump.

Stem cells have the potential to change into any cells in the body. They are found in most tissues, especially fat.

Dozens of women in Japan have received the breast enlargements during trials. Last week German medical authorities gave approval to the process. Under Brussels rules, this means that the procedure is now legal throughout the European Union, including Britain.

Doctors here said last week they found the technique “appealing”. The technique’s long-term effectiveness without side — effects still needs further tests, but doctors are already enthusiastic.

“I’m newly convinced,” said Venkat Ramakrishnan, a specialist in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Mid Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust. “A lot more people have to use it and prove it, but it does seem to have something to it.”

In addition to cosmetic breast enlargements, which 26,000 women in Britain underwent last year, the procedure can be used for rebuilding breasts after cancer surgery and to repair facial disfigurements.

In a further variation of the technique, a Spanish hospital last week treated a patient with fat-derived stem cells to repair a severely damaged heart.

Both types of treatment rely on a process developed by Cytori, a Californian firm, for extracting adipose tissue and concentrating its stem cells. It has mechanised the process so that procedures which used to take weeks can be done in hours.

Much stem cell research has been directed at finding therapies for diseases such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, motor neurone and muscular wasting.

The use of the cells for cosmetic breast surgery was begun in 2004 by Kotaro Yoshimura, a surgeon at Tokyo University medical school. He said last week: “I believe that within five years my procedure will be available as plastic surgery and that it will prove very popular.”

“Scientists and doctors are starting to believe that the best clues to curing and improving our bodies are inside our bodies in the form of stem cells,” said Cynthia Fox, author of Cell of Cells, a new book about the worldwide race to master stem cell technology.

“Breast augmentation is cosmetic but these cells have the potential to treat diseases ranging from cancer to Alzheimer’s.”

Yoshimura said last week he had had “no major problems” with the 39 women to whom he had so far administered the treatment. He has also used it to grow new tissue on the faces of three people with disfigurements.

He claims his technique has advantages over, for example, silicon and water implants which can leak. In addition, some 50% of implants that use plain fat — without the stem cells “boost” — die. This is usually caused by the fat losing blood supply when it is transplanted from the patient’s buttocks or thighs.

The process used by Yoshimura, Cytori and others involves extracting twice as much fat as is required for the implant. Half is treated to separate out the stem cells. These are then added back into the remaining fat to be injected into the breast in a series of treatments.

Some stem cells form more fat and others develop into a living blood supply for the new tissue which can grow into the surrounding breast.

The main drawback is that the stem cell implant gives only half the extra volume of new breast compared with conventional enhancements — 150 cubic cm per side compared with 300 cubic cm for implants. Another limitation is that thin patients may not have enough spare fat.

Eva Weiler-Mithoff, a consultant at Canniesburn hospital in Glasgow, said the technique offered particular benefits for patients needing reconstructive surgery after having mastectomies.

“The most distressing effect of radiotherapy is that the blood vessels shrivel up,” she said. “Stem cells can differentiate into new blood vessels, which could mean that more fat cells will survive.”

People who live in the warm sunny Southern California area are more aware of their bodies as a result of wearing less clothes and exposing more. The Face and Body cosmetic surgery center is known throughout the Inland Empire as being the best at making you look your best. It is rare to find the latest advances in cosmetic plastic surgery in one place and with the experienced staff to back it up. Any cosmetic plastic surgeon can give you a new look, however, Dr. Sorosky and Dr. Park are expert surgeons and are committed to the complete well-being of your makeover.

This cosmetic surgery video, of real patient experiences, is a testament to the care and results received through the skill of Dr. Sorosky and Dr. Park.

For many people living in the Inland Empire of Southern California, who are looking for a non invasive procedure to enhance their looks, cosmetic facial injections like Botox Cosmetic, Restylane, Artefill, Juvederm and Radiesse are becoming very popular. The results and recovery from these non-invasive cosmetic facial injectables are appealing for those who live busy energetic lives. These procedures can be performed during a lunch hour break with almost no recovery time and instantaneous results. Dr. Sorosky and Dr. Park are well know for the care of their patients in the Inland Empire. This video list the personal testimonials of many patients, who for some, have travel thousands of miles just to have Dr. Sorosky and Dr. Park care for their cosmetic injectable procedures.

One of the many challenges that Bariatric patients face after losing massive weight is the issues of saggy and excessive skin. Dr. Sorosky and Dr. Park have extensive training in the process of post-bariatric cosmetic surgery. Working as a team they have jointly developed specialized surgical treatments to help minimize the downtime and need for post bariatric cosmetic surgical treatments in the Inland Empire.

Dr. Sorosky and Dr. Park welcome the opportunity to consult with you concerning Post Bariatric Cosmetic Plastic Surgery and whether this is right for you. To setup your consultation please call the office today at (909) 981-8985.

The psychological and physical results that can occur in a woman who undergoes a mastectomy, due to breast cancer, can be devastating. Up until a few years ago there were very few options available to women in the recovery and reconstruction process for their breast following a masectomy.

In the Inland Empire, Dr. Edward Park, has undergone extensive training in breast reconstruction procedures. Dr. Park is skilled in using both the latissimus dorsi techniques and the tram flap procedure in reconstructing the breast.

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Dr. Park considers it an honor to surgically recreate a breast that has been removed due to cancer. Dr. Park performs implant reconstruction using saline implants or gel implants in conjunction with tram flap reconstruction in which tissue is transported from the back or abdomen and tunneled to the breast or surgically transplanted to form a new breast mound.

Dr. Park has received a lot of praise for his dedication to this procedure and his concern for women recovering from breast cancer.

The video in the post is a personal testament from some of the patients who have had breast reconstruction done by Dr. Park.

An upper arm lift brachioplasty in the Inland Empire is a surgical procedure that removes excessive and loose skin and flabby fat from under the arms. Some of the causes of this excessive saggy skin is due to aging, genetics and excessive weight loss. This surgical procedure is usually done under general anesthesia. An incision is required and runs down the underside of the arm in the most inconspicuous location. Some scarring will be visible, however, over time the scar will become almost unnoticable.

After surgery, the upper arms are usually wrapped and placed in an elastic sleeve to reduce the swelling and aid in the healing process. Sutures are usually removed after the first two or three weeks. Most swelling will be gone within three to six months thereafter.

This photo is of a 54 year old patient who lost 100 pounds after diet and exercise. She complained of “batwings” in her upper extremities and desired recontouring her upper arms. She underwent a brachioplasty procedure otherwise known as an arm lift for a more youthful appearance.

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Over time the effects of aging takes it toll on our appearance. Sagging skin is most apparent on our faces as a result of diminishing facial fat and the loosening of skin. Dr. Sorosky and Dr. Park are experts in performing Facelifts in the Inland Empire. Dr. Sorosky has personally performed hundreds of facelifts in the Inland Empire with exceptional results. Dr. Sorosky and Dr. Park can help you decide on what an Inland Empire facelift can do for you. Please feel free to contact Dr. Sorosky or Dr. Park for your Inland Empire facelift consultation today at (909) 981-8985.

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If you live in Riverside, California you may feel like there are not a lot of qualified plastic surgeons in your area and it may be difficult to look for a doctor out of town. With the conveniences of freeways, you are not limited to what Riverside, CA offers, just a town away Dr. Robert Sorosky & Dr. Edward Park, are two of the finest plastic surgeons in the Inland Empire. Choosing to have plastic surgery is a huge decision, and can be overwhelming, both Dr. Robert Sorosky and Dr. Edward Park are dedicated to making patients feel comfortable and confident. With several plastic surgery patient testimonials and Riverside, CA before and after plastic surgery pictures you can see how happy patients are with their choice in doctor and procedure.

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Riverside CA Plastic Surgery procedures performed by Dr. Robert Sorosky & Dr. Edward Park vary, as do their specialties and skills. Riverside CA Plastic Surgery procedures include, body contouring, breast augmentation and facial rejuvenation procedures. To find out which is best for you and to schedule a consultation call our office and let us help you have the best experience possible.

If you live in Riverside CA, living in the sun is just a way of life. Using cover-up or sun block is not always possible if you live anywhere in the sunny southern California area. Due to this kind of sun exposure along with other harmful elements, your skin will show signs of sun damage aging. A cosmetic facelift is a popular procedure that can vastly improve the most visible signs of sun damage skin, aging and restore a more youthful appearance. Serving all the Inland Empire, including Riverside, Corona and Upland, Dr. Robert Sorosky & Dr. Edward Park are dedicated to helping patients look as young as they feel with the renewing effects of a cosmetic facelift. This image is just one example of what Dr. Sorosky or Dr. Park can do for you.

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If you live in the Riverside vicinity contact two of the best cosmetic plastic surgeons around Riverside CA with over 40 years of combined experience, Dr. Sorosky or Dr. Park today. The Cosmetic Surgery Center of Southern California serves all the Inland Empire including Corona, Upland and Riverside.

COSTMETIC SURGERY CENTER, ROBERT H. SOROSKY, M.D., F.A.C.S.; EDWARD H. PARK, M.D. 1330 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD, SUITE C UPLAND, CA. 91786 (909) 981-8985

Pasadena Facelift

February 3rd, 2007

If you live in Pasadena, you know you have spent sometime in the sun, in fact living in California it’s almost impossible to not spend time in the sun. Due to this kind of exposure along with other elements, the skin will show signs of aging. A facelift is a popular procedure that can improve the most visible signs of aging. Facelifts however do not rejuvenate the skin or remove wrinkles. Rhytidectomy which is the technical name for face lift is actually a misnomer in that it implies removal of wrinkles. The Facenbody Cosmetic Surgery Center offers many procedures including chemical peels and laser resurfacing which can dramatically improve wrinkles, and remove age spots and blemishes. Serving all of Southern California, including Pasadena, Dr. Robert Sorosky & Dr. Edward Park are dedicated to helping patients look as young as they feel.

The facelift procedure works to remove excess fat and skin, tightening the underlying muscles, and redraping the skin on your face and neck. The facelift procedure can take years off your face. Facelifts can remove jowls, lift the sagging of the cheeks and tighten the loose tissues of the neck. Everyday people are discovering the amazing effects of having a facelift. If you live in the Pasadena area call our office to schedule a consultation with Dr. Robert Sorosky or Dr. Edward Park. Let us help you discover the benefits of a facelift.

Dr. Sorosky and Dr. Park are two of the best Pasadena Facelift Surgeons, with combined experience of over 40 years.