Lichen Sclerosis and Stem Cell Lift

Has anyone tried stem cell treatments.  I found this interesting on the net.

Lichen Sclerosus is an auto-immune disease that is commonly mis-diagnosed. Treating Lichen Sclerosus (LS) with the Stem Cell Lift has shown promising and positive results, currently, the average improvement after 1 treatment is 60%.

??

Procedure

Lichen Sclerosus is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune condition that over time causes scar-like fibrotic changes in the skin and mucus membrane. These changes result in individual physical symptoms that are seen and felt by each person. Over time the chronic inflammation causes poor blood circulation, loss of elasticity, and nerve sensory hypersensitivity. The Stem Cell Lift® method delivers an enhanced amount of the stem cells found in your fat to the affected areas. These cells are tasked with reducing inflammation, improving circulation, repairing the collagen scaffolding, restoring elasticity, and repairing damaged cells and tissues. The autoimmune response may also be mitigated through the effects of the stem cells.  In the first three months after the procedure the stem cells attach and become incorporated into their new surroundings.  They may continue to improve the tissues for about one year after the procedure. In doing so, patients report marked improvement in their symptoms, with noted reduction in pain, burning, itching, and improved look and feel of the anatomy of the treated areas.  Patients treated with the Stem Cell Lift® procedure report having less frequent flare ups that are shorter in duration with far less intense pain and discomfort. Most patients are able to discontinue the use of topical steroids and hormones and may be able to resume intimacy and sexual intercourse. You may need to have a series of treatments (usually 2-3) to achieve the desired improvement and relief from Lichen Sclerosus symptoms. As this is a new treatment, long-term results in terms of duration of benefits are not yet known. To date, all patients have had significant improvement with the Stem Cell Lift®.

FAQs

What are stem cells from fat? 

Non-embryonic adult stem cells are found most concentrated in the fat. Adult stem cells remain dormant (non-dividing) until they are activated by a normal need for more cells, or by disease or tissue injury. Serving as part of the repair and maintenance system, they can theoretically divide without limit to replenish others. When activated, the stem cell in the fat has the potential to either remain a stem cell or become a fat cell, a muscle cell, a bone cell, a cartilage cell, or a nerve covering cell.

?

How are stem cellsobtained? How are they injected?

The area used for harvesting fat is injected with a local anesthetic, usually abdomen, inner or outer thighs, or lower back area. A tumescent fluid, which contains medications to further anesthetize the area and reduce bleeding is carefully injected into the area using a cannula (special needle). The fat is manually harvested using a cannula and syringe. The stem cells are separated, concentrated, and prepared for injection. Local anesthesia is injected into the treated areas. Using a special cannula the stem cells and fat cells are injected into the desired area.

Do I need to be put to asleep?

No. The procedure is minimally invasive and does not require general anesthesia.  We administer an oral sedative (Halcion) to relax the patient during the procedure.

Is it safe?

Yes. Since it is your own fat there is no allergic or adverse reaction that can happen from the fat or stem cells. Also, since there is no need for general anesthesia, serious risks associated with being put to sleep are eliminated.

Is it painful? 

Most patients report feeling mild pressure during the injection that is controlled with local anesthesia and some soreness in the areas treated for about 1 to 2 weeks after the procedure that does not require pain medication.

How long is the recovery? 

You will be able to resume your normal daily activities the following day if you are taking the oral sedative during the procedure. The soreness from the lipo portion of the procedure can last 1-2 weeks.  The area where the stem cells were injected may be very itchy for a couple of days and sore.

It is mandatory to have someone accompany you after the procedure as you are under medication. 

After the procedure?

You will be sore for up to 2 weeks, sometimes less.  The area that was injected may also be irritated for a few days.  You may ice the areas as needed and wear spank that do not have legs in them, so as not to irritate the LS area but to help with the soreness of the lipo sites.

?

Is procedure covered under insurance?

Unfortunately at this time the Stem Cell Lift treatment for Lichen Sclerosus is not covered under insurance

0 likes, 6 replies