New procedure stems from breakthrough Medical research

Blu Magazine; Winter 2010

Dr. Drehsen is the first Plastic Surgeon in the Southeast to offer Stem Cell- Enhanced Facelifts.

Christian G. Drehsen, MD learned to appreciate beauty at an early age.

Born in Belgium, history, architecture and art played a crucial role in developing his eye for aesthetics, making his transition to plastic surgery seem only natural.

Currently one of Florida’s leading cosmetic surgeons, Dr. Drehsen spent the last 20-plus years perfecting the art of facial and body rejuvenation, always staying ahead in the industry’s every-changing innovations and technologies. Now, Dr. Drehsen is thrilled to be the first plastic surgeon in the Southeast to perform stem-cell enhanced facelifts and facial rejuvenation.

While the benefits of stem cells have emerged in many areas of the medical field-including heart conditions, irradiation and traumatic skin damage, breast reconstruction etc., the notion of using their healing properties for cosmetic purposes is a recent breakthrough that could soon sweep the industry. The procedure allows you to redefine your jaw line, enhance the fullness of your cheekbones, and repair the skin damaged by aging and sun exposure. It also be used to improve symmetry in reconstructed or augmented breasts and more.

Here’s how it works: Stem cells are harvested and taken from a layer of fat in your mid-section. The 1.5-hour process is similar to a mini-liposuction and could possibly quadruple the stem cell count of your normal unprocessed fat cells. The stem cells are purified and dispersed in small amounts under the facial skin, providing natural repair for your skin and tissue contour.

The new stem cell-enhanced facelift was the main topic of conversation at a recent meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgery. The downtime is modest, and the results are so natural, the transformation can remain your little secret.