Cairo Plastic Clinic 

Stem cells are biological cells found in all multicellular organisms, that can divide  and differentiate into diverse specialized cell types and can self-renew to produce more stem cells.  In adult organisms, stem cells and progenitor cells act as a repair system for the body, replenishing adult tissues.

Harvest of Stem Cells:

There are three accessible sources of  adult stem cells in humans:

1. Bone marrow, which requires extraction by harvesting.
2. Adipose tissue (lipid cells), which requires extraction by liposuction, and
3. Blood, which requires extraction through pheresis.

Of all stem cell types, autologous harvesting involves the least risk. By definition, autologous cells are obtained from one's own body, just as one may bank his or her own blood for elective surgical procedures. Hence,the risk of rejection is essentially non-existent

 Stem Cells in Plastic Surgery

In Plastic Surgery, stem cells are obtained largely from fat tissue. After initial liposuction, which is usually performed under local anesthesia, the sucked fat is centrifuged, filtered, and then several factors are added to enhance growth of the stem cells. Subsequently, the stem cells are injected at the site desired by the patient.

The medical uses of stem cells are increasing every day, with many still under research; but current uses in Plastic Surgery are limited to:

1- Filling of wrinkles and defects i.e. rejuvenation procedures.

2- Treatment of scars (Please go to the next page which is devoted to that topic).

3- Breast Augmentation in women.

Success Rate of Treatment

With such a novel treatment modality, and with research evolving daily, treatment success rates are much higher than before. However several factors are operator-dependent such as the technique of harvest of stem cells, site of harvest, growth factors added, technique of isolation of stem cells...etc.

In the hands of Dr. Wilson, survival rates of 80% have been achieved with stem cells, which is comparable to worldwide rates.

Stem Cell Transplantation: Filling of Cheeks and nasolabial folds: This 43 year old female had lost weight and ended up with an empty mid-face, prominent nasolabial folds and several wrikles. Fat was aspirated from her abdomen and 20 ccs of stem cells prepared and injected in the hollow areas.

Stem Cell Transplantation: Filling of Cheeks and nasolabial folds: This 63 year old female had lost weight and ended up with an empty mid-face, and prominent nasolabial folds and . Fat was aspirated from her abdomen and 30 ccs of stem cells prepared and injected in the hollow areas.

Stem Cell Transplantation: Filling of Cheeks and nasolabial folds: This 68 year old female had  an empty mid-face and several wrikles. Fat was aspirated from her abdomen and 40 ccs of stem cells prepared and injected in the hollow areas. Note the improved quality of skin after the injection of stem cells.

 Stem Cell Transplantation: Cellulite Treatment. This 36 year old female had hip and thigh Cellulite and previous treatments were unsuccessful. She had stem cell transplantation, and it successfully treated her Cellulite.



Stem Cell Transplantation: Breast Augmentation: This 26 year old female had small breasts and was uncomfortable with the idea of silicone implants. She had three sessions of fat and stem cell transplantation, 3 months apart, and in each session 100 ccs were injected in each breast.

Stem Cell Transplantation: Breast Augmentation: This 36 year old female had small breasts and was uncomfortable with the idea of silicone implants. She had one sessions of fat and stem cell transplantation, and 100 ccs were injected in each breast.

Stem Cell Transplantation: Elbow filling and scar treatment: This 26 year old female had a hollow elbow and unsightly scar. Stem cells obtained from tummy liposuction were used to treat both problems.