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Hello. This is Dr. Cho Young-min.

Today I am going to write a post with a somewhat provocative title.

one of the most expensive procedures currently for anti-aging purposes,

Treatment using 'stem cells'. Among these, today I will tell you about stem cell IV injection.

Recently, actor Cha Seung-won mentioned stem cells on TV.

Besides actor Cha Seung-won, a great many people are enjoying the benefits of stem cell IV injection.

For those who don't like reading text,

Here is the YouTube link. I'm so embarrassed that I can't even look at the thumbnail.. T_T

Now..

So, first of all, what are stem cells?

As many of you know, they are cells that have the potential to differentiate into a variety of cells.

They can be broadly divided into 3 types.

Embryonic stem cells / Induced pluripotent stem cells / Adult stem cells

Of these, only treatment using adult stem cells is legal.

Also, adult stem cells are safe because there is no possibility of them turning into cancer cells.

As shown in the figure above, adult stem cells have the ability to differentiate into a variety of cells.

It is currently used in orthopedics for joint treatment, and

It is also used in neurology and neurosurgery to regenerate nerve cells in patients with nerve damage.

( For reference, among the stem cell therapies approved in Korea, Hearticellgram-AMI for acute myocardial infarction,
Cartistem for osteoarthritis and Cupistem for Crohn's fistula,
and Neuronata-R for ALS have been approved as stem cell therapies.)

In dermatology, it is mainly used for cosmetic purposes, such as skin improvement,

or for hair loss treatment.

I will cover this in detail in another post later.

Returning to today's topic, stem cell IV injection,

Our blood contains a large number of stem cells.

After a certain amount is collected, it is centrifuged and the stem cells are separated using a special kit.

This is the device used at our clinic, and it is the latest device for extracting stem cells.

When extraction is done with this device,

rich not only in stem cells but also in growth factors, and

They contain a substance called SDF-1α, which helps the stem cells move to the areas where they are needed.

The stem cells extracted in this way are then put back into your own blood vessels, and

What will happen?

You can see the stem cells spreading beautifully...

I will summarize it below!

How long does a stem cell IV injection take?

After the blood is drawn, extracting the stem cells takes about 20-30 minutes, and

including the process of administering them back into the vein,

Please allow about 1-2 hours to be safe.

We also help with skin care in between, and for those who need it,

Laser treatment is also possible, so if you allow a little more time before and after,

you will have a satisfying experience.

What effects does stem cell IV injection have?

Stem cells that enter the body have what is called the 'homing effect', so

find their own way to the most damaged areas, and

They differentiate into the needed cells and help with regeneration.

It is truly amazing, isn't it..!!

In my case, the aging of my eyes came on relatively early, and

After treatment, my vision became clearer, my floaters improved, my dry eyes improved, and

My measured eyesight also improved by 0.1.

Of course, it can depend on your condition on the day, and there are psychological effects as well, so

I am not telling you to get treatment while expecting the same results as mine.

However, starting with the area of your own body that is most damaged,

I think you can understand that the effects then appear.

What improved the most was

it is reported as an improvement in overall condition, and

improved liver function, improved cardiopulmonary function, improved blood vessels, improved immunity, and so on.

You can think of it as becoming healthier overall.

The ultimate anti-aging treatment!!

(I hear the chairman of a certain company gets it every week...^^)

When do the effects of stem cell IV treatment appear?

This varies from person to person, but most people seem to see results at around 1 month.

time is also needed for the stem cells to differentiate, and

since actual healing also takes time.

So the treatment interval is sometimes set differently for each individual.

when the interval is kept short, some do it every 1-2 months, and

some people even do it every 6 months, so

You can proceed according to your own condition.

Are there any side effects of stem cell IV treatment?

Since we use only legal adult stem cells,

There is no possibility of incorrect differentiation.

Please keep in mind, however, that patients with blood cancer cannot receive this treatment.

Discomforts that people commonly mention include

Some people feel drowsy for a few days after the injection, or in more severe cases have symptoms similar to body aches.

In such cases, just get as much rest as possible, and

If you take anti-inflammatory painkillers because of pain, the effect may be reduced, so

If needed, it is fine to take just something like Tylenol.

What precautions should I take after stem cell IV injection treatment?

In addition to the anti-inflammatory painkillers mentioned earlier, applying a pain-relief gel or sticking on a patch, and so on,

Taking steroids reduces the function of stem cells.

For about 2 weeks, it is best to avoid alcohol and smoking as much as possible.

Since there is no fixed treatment period,

I think you can choose the treatment direction that suits you.

Some people occasionally have anemia, and for them, before the procedure

I recommend that you have a thorough consultation with our medical staff.

Everyone knows that stem cells are excellent at regenerating damaged organs.

Even when damage does not come from an external impact,

Aging is so damaging to our bodies that aging itself can be called an injury, and

If cells damaged by aging are regenerated through stem cell IV injection treatment,

Even the colloquial saying 'you can buy youth with money'

does not seem to be an exaggeration.

Tycoons, entertainers, and athletes wouldn't get it for no reason, would they :)

I hope today's content was useful!!

Next, when stem cells are injected directly into the skin,

Let me tell you what kinds of effects you can expect~

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