Wealth & Finance International - January 2017

Wealth & Finance International 48 The Age of Stem Cells ith over twenty different lasers and devices, Omni Aesthetics provides some of the most advanced treatments available in the world. However, what really sets this clinic apart are the autologous stem cell treatments that harness the human body’s own regenerative powers to correct and even reverse the signs of aging. Recognising the enormous potentials of stem cells that are readily available in the fat that most plastic surgeons discard as medical waste, Dr. Song has developed a passion for the new science of regenerative medicine. He is a recognised authority on Adipose Derived Stem Cell technology and is dedicated to teaching the medical community about the incredible therapies that can be performed with stem cells that are harvested from liposuctioned fat. Stem cells are unique in that they can turn into any other cell in the body. This special quality makes stem cells the ideal building blocks for repairing and regenerating damaged and aging tissues and organs. We used to think that stem cells were only found in controversial sources like human embryos or from difficult to access areas like the bone marrow and umbilical cord. We now know that stem cells reside all over the body including within the unwanted fat that so many of us would be happy to get rid of. With the right tools, cosmetic surgeons can easily harness stem cells from fat that is removed by liposuction. Advanced harvesting and processing techniques allow us to cleave the stem cells off the fat without the use of enzymes. This part is significant because other techniques that, more than minimally manipulates the fat, have prompted the FDA to view the process as creating a drug, making it unavailable to patients in the United States. Dr. Song uses a technique that mechanically harvests isolated stem cells from the fat. This method is considered a tissue transfer rather than a new drug; therefore, it can be legally performed and adminis- tered within the United States. Elite athletes and ultra-wealthy clients from the United States have always had the luxury of travelling to established, overseas stem cell clinics. Unfortunately, the popularity of stem cell treatments and the limited availability in the States have opened up opportunities for unscrupulous practitioners to set up sham clinics in countries with lax regulations. Desperate patients have been travelling to fake clinics in places like Mexico and the Caribbean islands and spending their life savings on ineffective or even dangerous treatments. Dr. Song is one of a handful of physicians offering true stem cell treat- ments in the United States. He primarily uses the stem cells to enhance cosmetic procedures like autologous fat transfers and stem cell face lifts. With the harvested stem cells, Dr. Song is also able to deploy stem cells to treat chronic pain from osteoarthritis and tendon injuries. The adipose derived stem cell treatment has been shown to be even more effective than the Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) treatment which has become popular due to widespread use by professional athletes. As this treatment is still viewed as experimental, it cannot be adver- tised as a cure for any of the many conditions that it has been found to be incredibly helpful for. Most people find out about Dr. Song’s stem cell treatments through word of mouth. When patients find sudden relief from chronic, debilitating pain or are able to cancel a scheduled surgery, they tend to tell their friends. When they call the clinic, the staff at Omni Aesthetics are very knowledgeable and are instrumental in helping guide the patients through the process because many of them have had the treatment themselves. Having practiced internal medicine for 15 years before focusing on cosmetic medicine, Dr. Song is looking at stem cells as a potential treatment for a variety of medical ailments including respiratory con- ditions, degenerative diseases, vascular diseases and even neurologic conditions such as dementia and stroke. Dr. Song is convinced that the next great medical breakthrough is just waiting to be unleashed, of all places, from the excess fat that most of us have despised for decades. Company: Omni Aesthetics Name: H. William Song, MD Email: [email protected] Web Address: www.SCEFI.com Address: 169 Ramapo Valley Rd LL104 Oakland, NJ 07436 U.S.A. Telephone: (201) 368-3800 Omni Aesthetics is not your typical cosmetic medical practice. Instead of focusing on invasive surgery, Dr. H. William Song at Omni Aesthetics uses technology to provide minimally invasive alternatives to popular surgeries like face lifts and tummy tucks. W 1701WF15