Hate your cleft chin?
Aging brings many physical changes to the body, and the first signs of this could be seen when the first lines and wrinkles appear in the face. With a society seemingly obsessed with looking young, many facelift treatments have been developed to address this growing concern.
Facelift surgery has long been the best way to instantly bring lost youth. It could be done in under an hour with results visibly seen immediately after treatment. But cosmetic facelifts has its own share of disadvantages. First there are the bruises and swelling that needs days or even weeks to recover. And of course there are the obvious costs of treatment that usually run into the thousands of dollars.
Stem Cell facelift is a fairly new anti-aging procedure that was first introduced in 2008. It uses the patient’s body fat and adult stem cells to bring back youth to target areas. These could be considered as natural fillers that smooth out wrinkles. Stem cell facelift’s main difference from other facelift filler treatments is that it’s an all-natural treatment and does not use chemicals in the process. This eliminates side effects or rejection by the body.
Stem cell facelifts are fairly simple and could be done in a doctor’s clinic. The physician extracts a portion of fat from the patient’s body and introduces it as a filler to target areas. However, the fat is first placed in a centrifuged where the stem cells are separated from fats. Stem cells are the building blocks of the body and by introducing these to aged or damaged skin areas, it helps rejuvenate and bring them back to health.
Stem cells are truly unique in that it is able to rejuvenate and enhance new cell growth in skin tissues. Stem cell facelift procedures combine the power of modern science and the body’s natural ability to heal itself to restore youth to damaged skin. Stem cell treatments are fairly new in the field of medical science. But its benefits are already being applied to many modern treatments.
People who have undergone stem cell facelift treatment can enjoy their new look for longer periods. Unlike, cosmetic surgery or botox treatments these lasts for much longer because all the changes are done naturally. But all of these changes ultimately depend on the patient’s lifestyle. Frequent exposure to the sun, smoking and unhealthy diets could reverse all the changes brought by stem cell facelifts easily.
How is it done?
Stem cell facelifts are done by first extracting fat cells from fat-rich areas of the body. These are often taken from the abdominal area. It is then placed in a centrifuge where stem cells are separated from fat. Being extracted from the patient’s own body, these fillers are perfect for smoothing out wrinkles and lines. Stem cells are also catalysts for new skin grown, bringing that youthful glow to the face more naturally.
The patient immediately notices these visible changes immediately after treatment. It promotes the growth of new skin and repairs damaged skin areas. Once stem cells are introduced to the face, it integrates itself to cell in the area.
Stem cell facelifts are one of the most modern anti-aging treatments available today. But what’s surprising about it is that it could be done in a simple medical clinic. A local anesthesia is used during treatment. Another advantage with stem cell facelifts is it eliminates the need for lengthy recovery times or costly hospital stays. Patients could also apply makeup and other skin care products on the areas treated in as little as a few days or week.
Is it safe?
Stem cell facelifts are one of the most cutting edge anti-aging treatments today. However, many have expressed their concern about its safety. This is largely due to the fact that many are still unaware or misinformed about stem cell treatments. But stem cell treatments have long been researched and have proven itself in many clinical treatments as safe and effective.
Compared to cosmetic surgery, stem cell facelifts are gentler and safer. It is less invasive and does not produce tissue trauma. The likelihood of infection is also greatly reduces because it does not produce open wounds or bleeding.
Stem cell treatments are safer because they use materials which are from the patient’s body. Using this eliminates the need for drugs or chemicals that often produce side effects after treatment. These cells are absorbed by the body and encourage the growth of new skin. Immediate results include smoother skin.
Stem Cell Facelift versus Facelift Surgery
Cosmetic surgery has long been practiced as an effective method of bringing back lost youth. Even with its side effects, cosmetic surgery still remains one of the safest surgical procedures. Stem facelift surgery on the other hand are new and still remains to be a mystery to many. But most of the confusion about Stem cell facelifts is due to the fact that little information is available about them.
Facelift surgery remains to be the best when it comes to the changes it could bring. Procedures are more complex allowing it to maximize anti-aging to the fullest. It could immediately eliminate face lines and deep wrinkles in one treatment. Stem cell facelift brings about changes more gradually. Helping the body improve its rejuvenation process, sometimes taking weeks before its full effects are seen.
There is also the constant concern about the price of any treatment. With health care and medical costs at its highest, searching for a more cost effective treatment is an issue that hangs heavy on every patient’s mind. Facelift surgery often runs into the thousands of dollars with every treatment while stem cell surgery is considerably cheaper.
The final verdict however largely depends on the patient’s needs and expectations. For people with deep seated wrinkles and more pronounced signs of aging, cosmetic surgery may be a better option for them. However, stem cell facelift may be ideal for those with fine lines and have limited budgets.
