The Science of Weekend Recovery Rejuva-Lift

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The Weekend Recovery Rejuva-Lift Stem Cell Face Lift uses the body’s own fat and the natural stem cells it contains to refresh and reinvigorate appearance. Micro-grafting of fat that contains stem cells has proven to be superior to injecting artificial fillers (such as Restylane®) for the re-creation of a youthful look. This state-of-the-art technique in harvesting and fat-grafting provides optimal cosmetic results that last for years.

A History of Stem Cell Uses

The largest quantity of adult stem cells (that help the body repair itself) is found in adipose (fat) cells. Cells collected from those areas aren’t rejected when reintroduced to other locations of the body. Consequently, stem-cell harvesting has proven to be an important advancement in plastic surgery.

How Stem Cell Micro-Injection Works

Cells with the ability to differentiate and replicate are retrieved from fat removed during liposuction (lipoaspirate). Small amounts of fatty tissue and stem cells are then micro-grafted into specific locations beneath the skin to rebuild new tissue structure. Stem cells, activated by the growth factors they contain, cause new blood vessels to grow, supporting the newly-grafted cells.

At New Image Cosmetic Surgery, Dr. Schafer is able to harvest "VSEL - Very Small Embryonic-like" - stem cells, the cells that improve fat-graft survival. He’s specially trained in the technique, ensuring the best survival rate. Further, it’s now possible to store current patients’ own (autologous) fat and stem cells during healthy times, for future use when needed.

The Treatment

Weekend Recovery Rejuva-Lift is the only FDA-approved procedure that creates the sterile environment needed to maximize cell survival. Using this technique, Dr. Schafer micro-injects lipocondensed fat, stem cells, precursor cells, and growth factors into those facial compartments most affected by aging. This procedure can be performed on an outpatient basis with minimal anesthesia.

LipoKit and MaxStem

The LipoKit and MaxStem techniques utilize entirely "closed" systems which prevent any direct fat-handling, to minimize the risk of contamination and infection. Dr. Schafer was trained by the developer of these technologies, Dr. H.K. Lee, of Korea, and is the first surgeon in the U.S. to import and utilize the innovative FDA-approved techniques.

LipoKit and MaxStem target body areas rich in fat (such as hips and "love handles") that contain high concentrations of stem cells. The fat is withdrawn, processed, and injected into facial-contour soft tissue (e.g. cheekbones, nasal and mouth lines, around the eyes, etc.), where the stem cells tone, improve skin pigmentation and quality, and tighten pores.

Weekend Recovery Rejuva-Lift Benefits

Because Weekend Recovery Rejuva-Lift accelerates healing and regeneration, "downtime" is limited to a matter of days, rather than weeks. This state-of-the-art technology can take ten years off skin’s appearance in just hours, without the pain or discomfort involved in a full-scale face lift. Texture is noticeably refined, a result not achieved with a traditional face lift alone. And the bottom line is - its cost is roughly half that of a surgical face lift.

Dr. Schafer's Experience with Stem Cells

Dr. Schafer is Medical Director of the International Institute of Stem Cell Research and Regenerative Medicine. He has been performing liposuction and fat-grafting for over 20 years, and is one of the leading researchers in those fields.

Dr. Schafer is an international lecturer on liposuction, stem-cell research and fat-grafting, and breast augmentation. His practice provides training for physicians and nurses, and is a Center of Excellence for Smartlipo™, SlimLipo™, and body-jet™.

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