In an earlier article, we elaborated upon various cosmetic treatment procedures that are suitable for darker skin tones. (Read our article on Cosmetic Treatments Ideal For Darker Skin Tones).

In today’s article, we will help to educate you further about stem cells and how it is used for regenerative aesthetic medicine.

 

Regenerative aesthetic medicine

 

Regenerative medicine can be defined as “an interdisciplinary field of research and clinical applications focused on the repair, replacement or regeneration of cells, tissues or organs to restore impaired function resulting from any cause, including congenital defects, disease, trauma, and aging.” The main idea behind regenerative medicine is to restore form and function to damaged and diseased tissues through natural biological approaches. Modern regenerative treatments work at the cellular level to upregulate natural regenerative processes present in the human body. Applications of regenerative medicine in dermatology are numerous, ranging from the acceleration of wound healing with platelet-rich fibrin (PRF), hair restoration, skin rejuvenation, mesenchymal stem cell augmented fat transfer, enhancing results, and reducing downtime postprocedure and post laser, etc.

Regenerative medicine aims at understanding the cell-to-cell interactions and what drives them, in order to harness them for therapeutic use without causing any injury. Procedures such as radiofrequency ablation, mechanical abrasion through dermabrasion, etc use natural healing properties of the skin and may be considered a type of regenerative therapy. In modern aesthetic practice, the most prominent among current regenerative treatments include the stem cell therapy.

 

About stem cells

 

The cardinal properties of stem cells, that is, self-renewal and plasticity have been utilized in the field of regenerative medicine. According to their differentiation potential, they may be categorized into totipotent, pluripotent, multipotent, and unipotent stem cells.

Totipotent and pluripotent stem cells are only found in the embryo and can differentiate into cell lines of all three germ layers. Derivation of embryonic stem cells (ESCs) requires disruption of the early embryo and is hence associated with several ethical concerns. Somatic cells from adults may be reprogrammed by activation of certain transcription factors to generate induced pluripotent stem cells. Adult stem cells include multipotent and unipotent stem cells which have gained popularity in recent times due to their role in tissue maintenance and injury repair.

Umbilical cord blood is a source of multipotent stem cells that does not require surgical intervention for retrieval as it is obtained after clamping of the umbilical cord. Sources of autologous stem cells include adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs), hair follicle stem cells (HFSCs), dermal fibroblast-derived stem cells, and melanocyte stem cells. ADSCs represent the most popular stem cells utilized in aesthetics due to their abundance, safety, and ease of harvesting. A stromal vascular fraction (SVF) is obtained by centrifugation of aspirate obtained via liposuction. In addition to adipocyte stem cells, SVF consists of preadipocytes, pericytes, hematopoietic progenitor cells, fibroblasts, myocytes, monocytes, endothelial cells, macrophages, and lymphocytes. ADSCs may be isolated from SVF or the SVF may be used directly for aesthetic procedures.

 

Stem cells in skin rejuvenation

 

Stem cell-based therapies have been widely used for their abilities to repair and regenerate different types of tissues and organs in cosmetic and plastic surgeries. It involves the clinical application of different types of stem cells. Different stem cells have been reported to be applicable in different areas of cosmetic surgeries like face lipoatrophy, skin rejuvenation, breast enhancement, and body contouring. However, adipose-derived stem cells remain the most widely used by aesthetic practitioners as they have been demonstrated to have a whitening effect, anti-oxidant action, stimulate fibroblast proliferation, can be differentiated into mesenchymal, ectodermal, and endodermal lineages, and are easily accessible to harvest.

A higher improvement in patient satisfaction, skin elasticity, and hydration was noted with the use of stem cells. Recently, nano-fat emulsions have been utilized for facial rejuvenation. These are obtained by mechanical emulsification of liposuction aspirate to yield a liquid solution. Other stem cells that have been utilized for facial rejuvenation include ESCs and amniotic membrane stem cells.

 

Production and application of stem cell secretome

 

This is how stem cell secretome production works-

Regenerative aesthetics treatments boost natural regeneration. The entire process starts immediately after treatment, and the results become gradually visible over time. The improvements are usually significant, long-lasting, and completely natural.

 

About IIWAM training

 

It is prudent that all Aesthetic practitioners undergo proper training in Aesthetic Medicine. The practitioner must balance between benefits & risks of the Aesthetic procedure and steps to mitigate complications if it occurs. At IIWAM, we call it understanding the procedure, the product, and the patient, and our trainers pay utmost attention to teaching the following subjects of skin rejuvenation under our best cosmetology courses.

Apply for the best online aesthetic courses from IIWAM today.

 

About IIWAM Aesthetic Education

 

At IIWAM, we provide an International Aesthetic Certification program and also Advanced Online Aesthetic Courses for Doctors, Dentists, Nurses, Aestheticians, and Spa Owners in the field of Aesthetic Medicine.

Our Institute is based in Malaysia and has international students from the Philippines, Myanmar, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, and other parts of Asia. With our insignia of “Be Certified, Be Recognized”, we develop knowledgeable, skilled, and confident aesthetic practitioners of international repute. Our Aesthetic training focuses on teaching the principles of Aesthetic procedures before venturing into Aesthetic clinical skills. IIWAM training Programs are a combination of Onsite Training, LIVE Online Webinars, and Online Learning. IIWAM is the first Institute in the World to have its Programs assured by City & Guilds of London and certified by European International University. IIWAM is also a registered CPD Training provider with CPD Standards Office in the UK and by CPD Malaysian Medical Association.

Onboard is our Assoc. Prof Dr. Morthy, the lead trainer, medical director of the International Institute of Wellness & Aesthetic Medicine (IIWAM), formerly known as Aesthetic Academy Asia (http://www.iiwam.ac/).
In the Aesthetic part of our Institute, we provide Advanced Aesthetic Medical Procedures that are Safe, Effective, and Affordable, offering a wide range of specialized treatment for All Your Aesthetic Needs.