FAQ

Somatic stem cells are present in various tissues throughout the body, but research has revealed that they are particularly abundant in subcutaneous fat.
At our clinic, we use a method to extract stem cells from the subcutaneous fat behind the ear.

The homing effect refers to a physiological phenomenon in which, after being administered into the body, stem cells spontaneously find damaged or inflamed tissues, accumulate there, and promote repair and regeneration.
Stem cells administered intravenously travel throughout the body via peripheral blood circulation and reach the injured area via the lymphatic system and blood vessels. There, they adhere to the vascular endothelium, infiltrate the surrounding tissue, and then undergo proliferation and differentiation to transform into the target cells.

Subcutaneous fat in the area behind the ear is rich in stem cells and characterized by high tissue uniformity. Compared to subcutaneous fat in the abdomen or thigh, the volume of fat droplets is smaller, maintaining an environment conducive to stem cell growth. Therefore, adipose tissue collected from the area behind the ear is considered superior in both the number and quality of stem cells obtained.
In addition, the area behind the ear is less noticeable and scars are less likely to remain, which reduces the psychological burden on patients.

There are no special restrictions. You can eat as you normally would.

You can go home immediately after the procedure. The incision is very small, so you can shower on the same day and there is no major disruption to your daily life.
In addition, our group provides careful follow-up by phone or other means as necessary to help reduce your anxiety about postoperative wounds and pain.

Yes, when you receive treatment, the doctor will explain everything to you in detail. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have. It is most important that you fully understand and agree with the contents before proceeding with treatment.

To undergo cultured stem cell therapy, blood and skin tissue are first taken, and the stem cells contained within are extracted and cultured.
Cultivation takes about a month, after which the stem cells can be administered via intravenous infusion, which is administered slowly over approximately 40 to 60 minutes.
The skin sampling is performed under local anesthesia, and the sensation is similar to that of dental treatment. The sample area is small, about 5mm, and the scar becomes almost invisible after about a month.

[Safe and pure stem cell culture technology and medium]
https://stemcells.jp/technique/

You will feel the effects in around 3 to 6 months.

In Japan, there have been reported cases of death due to pulmonary embolism after stem cell administration (the causal relationship is unknown), and in the United States, there have been cases of blindness caused by administration into the eye socket.
Our hospital has set strict standards for cell quality control and administration methods, and provides treatment with safety as our top priority.
To date, we have provided treatment to over 16,000 patients, with no reported cases of serious complications.

Our hospital's regenerative medicine provision plan (accepted by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare) provides consultations and stem cell therapy for the following diseases:
Age-related skin changes, arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, osteoarthritis, scalp alopecia, immunosenescence, bone resorption dental disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), old cerebral infarction, type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM), female hormone imbalance, neurodegenerative diseases, male erectile dysfunction, etc.
For more details, please feel free to contact our staff.

[List of regenerative medicine provision plans (treatment)]
https://saiseiiryo.mhlw.go.jp/published_plan/index/2