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Application of Cell Therapy for Anti-Aging Facial Skin

Farshad Zarei1, Abolfazl Abbaszadeh1

  • 1Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgery, Lorestan University of Medical Science, Khoramabad, Iran.

Current Stem Cell Research & Therapy
|November 14, 2018
PubMed

Insights

Stem cells, including adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) and mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), show promise in slowing facial skin aging. These stem cell therapies offer effective alternatives for managing skin aging and rejuvenation.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology and Regenerative Medicine
  • Aesthetic and Anti-aging Therapies

Background:

  • Human skin aging is a multifaceted process influenced by intrinsic and extrinsic factors.
  • Facial skin aging is a significant concern for the cosmetic industry and plastic surgery.
  • Current anti-aging strategies aim to delay or mitigate the visible signs of skin aging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the application of stem cells, particularly ADSCs and MSCs, in combating facial skin aging.
  • To provide a comprehensive overview of stem cell-based approaches for skin rejuvenation.
  • To evaluate the potential of stem cells as anti-aging agents for the skin.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on studies involving adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) and mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) for skin aging.
  • Analysis of research on bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMMSCs) and their rejuvenating effects on aged skin.
  • Synthesis of findings on the efficacy of stem cell therapies in managing facial skin aging.

Main Results:

  • ADSCs and MSCs demonstrate potential as effective anti-aging agents for facial skin.
  • Mesenchymal stem cells derived from bone marrow (BMMSCs) have shown efficacy in rejuvenating aged skin.
  • Stem cell therapies offer a promising alternative for slowing down the skin aging process.

Conclusions:

  • Stem cell applications, especially ADSCs and MSCs, represent a promising frontier in managing facial skin aging.
  • These regenerative approaches can potentially reduce or delay the rate of skin aging.
  • Further research into stem cell therapies could lead to advanced anti-aging solutions.
Keywords:
Adipose derived stem cellsagingcell therapyfacial skinmesenchymal stem cellsstromal-vascular fraction.

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