Fat-Derived Stem Cells Show Promise for Regenerative Medicine, Says Review in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®
But Reviewers Urge Caution in Development and Clinical Use of Adipose Stem CellsArlington Heights, Ill. (May 29, 2012) – Adipose stem cells (ACSs)—stem cells derived from fat—are a promising source of cells for use in plastic surgery and regenerative medicine, according to a special review in the June issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery® , the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). But much more research is needed to establish the safety and effectiveness of any type of