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Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center is seeking
women for a clinical trial designed to determine
the optimal approach for breast augmentation
surgery using the body's all-natural fatty tissues.
This procedure aims to avoid the
complications associated with silicone
and saline breast implants.


For more information, contact
Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
at 323-913-4360.

Additional information about the procedure:
Breast Augmentation using Stem Cell
enriched Adipose fat
What is breast augmentation using stem cell enriched Adipose fat?
This process uses you own fat and your own stem cells to enlarge
your breasts.
How is the procedure performed?
First the doctor uses liposuction to extract fat from your abdomen, thighs or buttocks. The fat is then separated, and half the fat is put in centrifuge and the stem cells are separated from the fat. The stem cells are then mixed with the remaining fat and the enriched fat is injected into your breast.
Why use the stem cells and not just plain fat?
In this study you may chose to have plain fat augmentation instead of stem cell enriched fat for your augmentation. In fact, the purpose of the study is to compare the results of plain fat augmentation versus stem cell enriched fat augmentation.
What is the benefit of using the stem cell enriched fat?
It is believed that by using stem cell enriched fat, the fat will remain viable and not dissipate over time.
Has this procedure been done before?
Yes. In addition to several US centers, a prominent physician with the University of Tokyo has been doing this procedure for over 5 years. His name is Kotaro Yoshimura and he had performed over 500 procedures with excellent results. The protocol we use in this study is the same used by Dr. Yoshimura.
What are the risks?
There are always risks with any surgical procedure. If you elect to enter the clinical study, you will review all the possible risks in detail with the physician so you can make an informed choice about your participation. However, we do not fully understand the risks associated stem cell assisted breast augmentation at this time.
How long does the procedure take?
The surgery takes about two hours. It is done on an outpatient basis and you should be able to go home the same day as the procedure.
What else is involved?
When you enter a clinical study you will have to agree to follow the study protocol. Among other things, you will be required to have at least four follow-up visits at the clinic for 1 year after your surgery. The physician will explain in detail what you need to agree to do as part of the study.
How do I know if I am a candidate?
There are some basic criteria you have to meet to be part of the study.

• Between 21 and 65 years of age.
• You must not be pregnant or nursing or plan to become pregnant when you enter the study
• If you have had breast cancer, you must be cancer-free for at least 5 years.
• You must not have breast implants
• You must be covered by health insurance

What are my options? Must I have stem cell enriched fat?
The study has 3 options and the one you enter is your choice.
The first option is to have the stem cell enriched fat procedure as described above.
The second option is to have plain fat augmentation. The process is the same as the stem cell procedure except that stem cells will not be separated from you fat and added back. You will just have fat taken from your abdomen, thighs or buttocks and injected into your breasts.