Lydian Cosmetic Surgery Clinic has developed an autologous stem cell therapy that harvests a patient’s own cells from adipose tissue, bone marrow, or blood and processes them to isolate regenerative stem cells. These cells are then injected into aging skin, where they differentiate and secrete growth factors to stimulate collagen and elastin synthesis. This approach offers a natural, long-lasting reduction of wrinkles and improved skin elasticity without risk of rejection or adverse reactions.
Key points
Autologous mesenchymal stem cells isolated from adipose, bone marrow, or blood via advanced centrifugation and filtration.
Local dermal injections of MSCs trigger paracrine signaling, upregulating collagen I/III and elastin synthesis for deep tissue regeneration.
Enhanced angiogenesis and extracellular matrix normalization reduce wrinkles and improve skin elasticity with minimal immunogenicity.
Why it matters:
This autologous stem cell therapy shifts anti-aging treatments from superficial cosmetic fixes to root-cause cellular regeneration, offering sustainable, natural rejuvenation.
Q&A
What are autologous stem cells?
How do stem cells boost collagen and elastin?
What is the recovery process like?
Are there risks or side effects?
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Autologous Stem Cell Therapy
What It Is
Autologous stem cell therapy is a medical procedure in which stem cells are harvested from a patient’s own body, processed to enrich regenerative cells, and then reintroduced into areas needing repair. Unlike donor cells, autologous cells are recognized as "self," minimizing rejection risk and enhancing safety.
How It Works
1. Harvesting: A small amount of tissue—often fat (adipose), bone marrow, or blood—is collected under local anesthesia.
2. Processing: The sample undergoes centrifugation and filtration in a sterile laboratory to isolate mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and related progenitor cells.
3. Injection: Concentrated cells are injected into the target area—for skin, this involves multiple dermal microinjections.
Cellular Mechanisms
Once in the tissue, MSCs serve two key roles:
- Differentiation: MSCs can transform into various cell types (e.g., fibroblasts) that directly replace damaged cells.
- Paracrine Signaling: MSCs secrete growth factors and cytokines that activate resident cells, boosting collagen and elastin production, promoting angiogenesis (new blood vessel growth), and reducing inflammation.
Benefits for Longevity and Skin Health
Stem cell therapy targets the biological hallmarks of aging by addressing cellular senescence, reduced collagen/elastin output, and impaired healing capacity. By restoring these functions, skin regains firmness, elasticity, and natural color, while deeper dermal structures are rebuilt. This not only improves appearance but supports skin resilience against environmental stressors and future aging.
Procedure and Recovery
The outpatient procedure typically lasts 1–2 hours. Patients may feel mild discomfort during harvesting and injection, but local anesthesia manages pain effectively. Post-treatment, mild redness or swelling is normal and resolves within days. Most daily activities resume within 24–48 hours. Noticeable improvements begin within weeks, with optimal results unfolding over several months.
Safety and Considerations
Autologous therapies carry low immunogenic risk, and strict sterile protocols reduce infection chances. Ideal candidates are adults in good overall health without uncontrolled chronic conditions. A medical consultation ensures personalized treatment planning, appropriate cell sourcing, and realistic expectations.
Future Directions
Ongoing research explores combination approaches—like pairing stem cells with growth factor cocktails or controlled-release biomaterials—to further optimize longevity benefits. As protocols refine, autologous stem cell therapy may expand its applications beyond cosmetic rejuvenation to chronic wound healing and systemic age-related conditions.