6 g- W8 T& ]( {3 A7 n+ Z . Q5 \/ S! V$ E/ Q1 [9 }3 R8 g+ kScientists Develop 'Natural' Breast Implants " U: t7 \7 N: g 6 ^( w8 c) Q6 z1 d 0 H. s0 I( {0 B' n % m4 ?* I+ }6 e3 Y+ O @British women may be offered a “natural” form of breast enlargement that uses stem cells and fat from a woman's own body, under plans being considered by doctors.; P: @, v0 |! x. F2 a$ u
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The technique, pioneered in Japan, results in breasts that look and feel smoother than conventional cosmetic surgery using implants. This is because the stem cells enable the fat to grow its own blood supply, thus becoming an integral part of the breast rather than a foreign lump.- |+ W2 H: N3 d. f1 o# f4 V0 ?
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Stem cells have the potential to change into any cells in the body. They are found in most tissues, especially fat. , ^' O0 `% B1 j2 B( u e: b& H7 n! E c3 G1 F; U& H( n) J
Dozens of women in Japan have received the breast enlargements during trials. Last week German medical authorities gave approval to the process. Under Brussels rules, this means that the procedure is now legal throughout the European Union, including Britain. $ ^7 k1 ]" l7 {+ e4 T , G- p& x+ [2 M/ }) [# b. JDoctors here said last week they found the technique “appealing”. The technique’s long-term effectiveness without side — effects still needs further tests, but doctors are already enthusiastic.# K% E9 V4 ~5 n
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“I’m newly convinced,” said Venkat Ramakrishnan, a specialist in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Mid Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust. “A lot more people have to use it and prove it, but it does seem to have something to it.”
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