Stem cells for bigger breasts

Posted by David Pescovitz, February 12, 2007 11:19 AM | permalink

Japanese scientists are apparently using stem cells and fat to boost cup sizes in a new breast enlargement procedure. According to Tokyo University surgeon Kotaro Yoshimura, more than 40 women have been treated using the procedure. The result is apparently "more natural" looking that traditional saline or silicone implants. From the BBC News:

During the operation, surgeons suck fat cells from the stomach or thigh, and this "slurry" is enriched so that there are higher numbers than usual of stem cells.

These are "master" cells which are capable of making new fat cells.

When the enriched stem cell mixture is combined with normal fat tissue, it can then be injected into the breast area.

Link (Thanks, Lindsay Tiemeyer!)

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