Back from Europe and had a pretty good refurbishing of my attitude and knowledge. I spent close to 60 days there, except a brief trip to Korea.i was an invited speaker at the Korean Cosmetic Surgery Society again. I read a lot in Europe, almost every day 3-6 hours on Plastic Surgery Topics, some web stuff and looked at the condo and real estate sales market there.
Fat Transfer and stem cell notes
Yet one of the new areas I looked into was fat transfer with or with out stem cells. There is a process manufacturer in Europe (at undisclosed location) that has quite a bit of knowledge his company share with me about the use and abuse of stem cells. We spent a good day discussing the controversial issues around this topic. I as many of my readers know went to a stem cell conference in Coranado Island last summer as well as attended the Vegas meeting. One of the top research firms is in my building having to do with stem cells as well, so I frequently visit with them or they visit me.
My point is: somehow I being drawn into this stem cell thing rather rapidly as the field is accelerating. What will these stem cells do? Well according to some things you see on the internet–they will do everything ! Of course that’s is typical hype one sees and only a fool believes. Yet what I have noticed is with fat injection to the facial area (which has some stem cells naturally in the fat that is transferred) is a remarkable change in complexion. It seems to rejuvenate the skin to some degree -actually a big degree. As to the exact mechanism or scientific proof ? I do not have that data to share. What I am sharing is simple observation within my own clinical practice. More study is needed. so I am not formally ready to convert my practice to a “stem cell ” practice , but I am committing to learning more. It does seem very promising for face rejuvenation and cosmetic breast tissue regeneration. More on the stem cell issue later. Yet I wanted to introduce you to that concept here. I might add this IS NOT embryonic stem cells which is the very controversial issue you may hear about.
I have had my web company create a web site about fat injection and as I lean more I will place what I learn there. Its not ready yet, so do not ask.
Speaking of Regeneration
One of the most regenerative almost magical places I know and recently visited is The Big Island of Hawaii. I took a few photos and visited with John Turner MD, a former associate and neurosurgeon. He and I handled some of the bigger trauma cases together on the Big Island when I was working there many years ago. It was great to visit with John and talk about old times. He can be described as a bit of spiritualist/paranormal -doctor recently coming back from a sojourn in South America. Dr. Turner went his way years ago, but stayed on the Big Island, I came to Honolulu and focused on Cosmetic Surgery.
Here are some picture of the Big Island…you can see the lush greenery and some waterfalls –Boiling Pots on the Hilo side. Please enjoy the scenery as I did.
Hilo Airport View
Boiling Pots Hilo
Hilo is always Green Green Green !
Hilo Streams everywhere
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