Want a reason to love your lower belly fat? It's rich in stem cells
ASPS study finds some areas of the body have greater concentrations
of stem cells
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – Fat removed from the lower abdomen and
inner thigh through liposuction was found to be an excellent source
of stem cells, with higher stem cell concentrations than other areas
of the body, reports a Brazilian-based study in August's Plastic and
Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American
Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). This is the first study of its
kind to examine whether fat tissues from different areas of the body
vary in stem cell concentration.
"Adult stem cells, derived from our own tissues, hold strong promise
for improved clinical therapies," said J. Peter Rubin, MD, a member
of the ASPS Fat Grafting Task Force who is involved in pre-clinical
trial work on stem cells taken from fat. "The potential for healing
and repairing injury or disease through stem cells, including
conditions like breast cancer and reconstruction, heart failure,
spinal injuries, diabetes and Parkinson's disease are incredible. We
may be able to more permanently and naturally get rid of pesky
wrinkles or augment breasts with stem cell enriched fat in the future
as well. Knowing more about the biology of stem cells will be of
great value when we are ready for clinical trials in this country."
In the study, 23 female patients having liposuction in at least four
different body areas agreed to have their fat isolated for adult stem
cells and analyzed to determine stem cell concentrations. The body
areas that were liposuctioned were: lower abdomen, upper abdomen,
inner knee, inner thigh, flank and hips.
The study results found a significant difference in stem cell
concentrations in different areas of the body. A major finding was
that the concentration of stem cells was greatest in the lower
abdomen and inner thighs. Interestingly, stem cell concentration in
the lower abdomen was five times greater than in the upper abdomen.
"The value of stem cells harvested through fat is the ready and ample
supply available," said ASPS President Richard D'Amico, MD. "Using
stem cells will some day have very practical applications to the
specialty of plastic surgery. That we may be able to generate new
tissue or bone that can be used in many of the reconstructive and
cosmetic procedures we do every day is a tremendous."
Stem cells are unspecialized cells that have not yet developed a
specific function. Not only are they capable of self renewal, stem
cells can divide and produce others that become specialized cells.
Scientists and doctors theorize that stem cells will be able to
repair or replace damaged or diseased cells. Clinical trials
researching the potential of stem cells from fat are ongoing in
Europe and Asia. In the U.S., there are many investigators doing pre-
clinical trial work to meet the stringent safety guidelines the FDA
sets for clinical trials.
According to ASPS statistics, more than 301,000 liposuction
procedures were performed in 2007.
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The American Society of Plastic Surgeons is the largest organization
of board-certified plastic surgeons in the world. Representing more
than 6,700 physician members, the Society is recognized as a leading
authority and information source on cosmetic and reconstructive
plastic surgery. ASPS comprises more than 90 percent of all board-
certified plastic surgeons in the United States. Founded in 1931, the
Society represents physicians certified by The American Board of
Plastic Surgery or The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of
Canada.
Public release date: 23-Jul-2008
Contact: ASPS Media Relations
media@plasticsurger
847-228-9900
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
http://www.eurekale
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