Cosmetic Surgery Natural Breast Growth

Natural Breast Tissue Grown From Stem Cells

By Kristine Pedrick

Published on August 09, 2007

While many women want to increase the size and fullness of their breasts, some find the unnatural shape and “obvious look” of silicone and saline breast implants unappealing. Have scientists discovered a way for these women to grow their own breast tissue?

New research suggests that, within a decade, tissue grown from a person’s own stem cells could provide a viable alternative to breast implants. In a procedure pioneered in Japan, a specially designed scaffolding system was used to grow stem cells into fat tissue by mimicking the conditions that naturally trigger this process in the body. This fat tissue was then implanted into mice. After four weeks, the implanted tissue had retained its size and shape, leading scientists to believe that this same process could be used as an effective breast-enhancement technique in humans. Ideally, once the process has been refined, the scaffold used to grow the fat tissue would safely break down inside the body as the implanted tissue grew.

This innovative technique has the potential to provide breast enhancement patients with smoother, softer, more natural-looking breasts. The tissue grown would be an integral part of the breast, rather than a foreign mass, because the stem cells extracted from the body would enable the fat to develop its own blood supply. This is welcome news for women who desire fuller breasts but don’t like the look and feel of traditional implants. Moreover, breast enhancement with the help of stem cells poses no risk of capsular contraction, leakage, or interference with breast cancer detection, as traditional silicone implants sometimes do. This technique could also be employed in breast reconstruction after cancer surgery and to repair facial disfigurements.

Although doctors are enthusiastic about this potentially revolutionary advancement, it will be years before the procedure’s long-term effectiveness and possible side effects are known.

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Comments

1

I'd love to take part in the study.

Vanessa
about 1 year ago

2

I would like taking part in the study, if participants are needed. I am 55 years of age and healthy.

Deborah Macdonald
about 1 year ago

3

I would also love to be part of study..

Irena
about 1 year ago

4

Where can I find more info on this, and how does one become a volunteer for this?

Rebecca Julson
about 1 year ago

5

no need for taking part in a study to get a breast augmentation. breast augmentation using stem cells is already offered by the japanese cellport clinic and a doctor in austria (ddr. karl-georg heinrich). i suggest to research on the topic as there is plenty of information on it avaiable on the web.

miha jevic slovenia
about 1 year ago

6

I would love to participate in a study if one should become available.

ERICA BOWERS
about 1 year ago

7

What is the cost on a procedure like this........

Monica
about 1 year ago

8

I would like to know the cost, and if you are looking for a participant. I am 25 yr; in good physical shape and healthy.

Angie
about 1 year ago

9

please let me know if there is any possibility of getting involved in this study as i am very interested (aged 22)

Cassie
about 1 year ago

10

Want to participate this study!

Cheryll
about 1 year ago

11

I am a healthy 37 year old female and would like to be a participant in a study for the effectiveness of this procedure. Whom do I contact to find out more?

Thank you

Rachel
about 1 year ago

12

Hi I'm a mother of 3 age 24 , healthy and would like to take part on this study!

Telisha Diaz
about 1 year ago

13

I'd be interested in taking part in this study.

Kay
about 1 year ago

14

I would like to be a candidate in this study.

A
12 months ago

15

Hi, I'm 42 and a mother of two. I am very interested in being a participant in this study. I am in perfect health and do not smoke.

Di
6 months ago

16

sarah sørensen I am very interested in naturel breast surgery from stem cells
sarahannjane@hotmail.com

sarah sørensen
3 months ago

17

I am a mother of one child and would be very interested in participating in this type of breast enlargement no matter if its from England, Japan or in the US.

Andrea Escobedo
2 months ago

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