Women's Institute of Cosmetic & Laser Surgery Comments on Rising Trend of Stem Cell Facelifts

PHILADELPHIA, PA, February 25, 2013

Stem cell research has long fascinated scientists, doctors, and the general public alike. As technology and research have improved the understanding of the medical field regarding stem cell procedures, this innovative branch of science has become increasingly mainstream. The Huffington Post has recently released an article explaining the emergence of a stem cell facelift. Dr. Jennifer Hein of the Women's Institute of Cosmetic and Laser Surgery is certainly supportive of innovation within the medical industry, but she cautions against undergoing groundbreaking procedures before adequate research is conducted regarding their long-term side effects.

The article explains that this new facelift technique harvests stem cells from a patient's fat and injects them into the face. A minimally invasive procedure that is conducted on an outpatient basis, this particular technique may hold a great deal of promise for individuals who want a fresher, younger appearance but do not want to go under the knife; however, Katie Becker, who is the beauty editor at W Magazine, explains that there is limited understanding of the long-term effects of this procedure.

"From my understanding, we have at least 10 more years just to see how this is playing out in patients, to get a better understanding," Becker states. "Botox wears off after a number of months, where what's happening with these stem cell procedures is truly a permanent cosmetic treatment."

"It is important for patients to understand that there is a certain level of danger involved with treatments that do not offer long-term, time-tested results," asserts Dr. Hein of the Women's Institute of Cosmetic & Laser Surgery. "As the article states, at least 10 or more years are needed to fully understand the long-term benefits or negative side effects that can be associated with a newer procedure, such as the stem cell facelift. I recommend that patients who are considering any type of new procedure research the treatment they are interested in. Individuals who are willing to take the risk and who insist on having a new procedure performed might do well to become involved in a university study based on that treatment type. This can help minimize the possibility of a negative outcome and contribute to the scientific information available regarding the new procedure. Until there are enough long-term, time-tested results available, though, our offices will continue to offer procedures based on time tested results. We feel that this will help maximize a patients expectations being met."

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The Women's Institute of Cosmetic and Laser Surgery provides a wide range of services to female patients, including facelifts, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, breast augmentation, lift, reduction, and reconstruction, gynecomastia, liposuction, abdominoplasty, labiaplasty, body contouring, Botox, collagen injections, fillers, microdermabrasion, chemical peels, vein and hair reduction, wrinkle reduction, skin tightening, and acne treatment. Founded by Dr. Jennifer Hein, the Women's Institute of Cosmetic & Laser Surgery offers innovative treatments that allow patients to help achieve their health and appearance goals.

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