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Arteriosclerosis is a vascular disease that can lead to serious complications like coronary artery disease and heart attacks. Those with high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, high cholesterol, or smokers are at high risk, especially middle-aged and older individuals. Despite medical efforts, arteriosclerosis remains a leading cause of death worldwide.
Our bodies have the ability to regenerate and replenish lost cells, such as those in the skin and blood, to maintain tissues that are constantly replaced. These cells, known as "stem cells," possess two essential abilities: differentiation (the ability to create different cell types, like skin, red blood cells, and platelets) and self-renewal (the ability to divide and produce identical copies of themselves).
Stem cells are classified into two types. The first is "tissue stem cells," which replace lost cells in specific tissues and organs, like skin and blood. These stem cells are specialized and can only perform certain functions, such as hematopoietic stem cells that generate blood or neural stem cells that produce cells for the nervous system. The second type is "pluripotent stem cells," such as embryonic stem cells (ES cells), which have the potential to become any type of cell in the body.
In summary, pluripotent stem cells can generate a variety of tissue stem cells, and induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS cells) are artificially created pluripotent stem cells derived from regular cells. Research into regenerative medicine, which uses stem cells to treat injuries and diseases, is advancing, including studying disease mechanisms by replicating the state of cells outside the body.
Mesenchymal stem cells have a homing effect, allowing them to target damaged blood vessels. They secrete cytokines to reduce inflammation, stimulate endothelial cells for repair, and inhibit the abnormal growth of vascular wall cells, alleviating vascular stenosis. By enhancing the environment of vascular endothelial cells through mesenchymal stem cell injection, the progression of arteriosclerosis can be slowed and potentially reversed.
A license is required to provide regenerative medicine In order to provide regenerative medicine, based on the Act on Ensuring the Safety of Regenerative Medicine, a specific authorized regenerative medicine committee has It must be reviewed by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare and accepted by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. Artisan Clinic Hibiya is a medical institution that has been accepted by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare for a provision plan for knee joint stem cell administration.
After your inquiry, our staff will schedule your visit and confirm your reservation.
After you complete the questionnaire, the doctor will explain stem cell treatment and recommend a plan suited to your health condition.
Stem cells are harvested from abdominal or buttock fat. 20 grams of adipose (fat) cells are extracted and it can be cultivated into 20 sessions of stem cell therapy. There is only a very small wound of 1 cm to harvest the fat.
We will culture stem cells and exosomes over about 4 weeks. To maintain optimal conditions, please avoid changing or canceling the administration date once scheduled.
For Intravenous Drip: Disinfect > Confirm injection site > Insert needle > Secure tubing.
Duration: 40-60 minutes.
Before leaving, our staff will provide post-treatment instructions. You may go home the same day, but please avoid driving for safety. Contact us with any concerns, and our team will respond promptly.
No, hospitalization is not required. Stem cells are collected during the first visit, and the administration takes place during the second visit. However, a 4-week cell culture period is needed between collection and administration.
Skin sampling is done under local anesthesia, similar to a dental procedure. The skin collected is about 5 mm, and after a month, it becomes almost unnoticeable you can't even tell where it was taken.
The effectiveness of stem cell therapy can vary significantly between individuals, but a general guideline is that results may be seen within 3 to 6 months.
Stem cells are distributed throughout the body. While adipose (fat) tissue has traditionally been known for its high concentration of stem cells, advancements in cultivation technology now allow for equal or even greater stem cell yields from skin and subcutaneous fat. Recognizing that patients may be hesitant about liposuction, our clinic instead collects stem cells from subcutaneous fat under the skin.
Medical expenses may qualify for a deduction if they are related to treatment. For detailed information on how to proceed, please reach out to your local tax office. Be sure to keep the receipt provided by our clinic for your records.
As it is a specialized medical treatment, the full cost will be covered by the patient, and it is not covered by insurance.