New research has shown that a cosmetic surgery for reconstructing breast tissue using stem cells is safe.

The stem cell breast reconstruction idea has been around for several years and has been heralded as a fantastic treatment for women who have had to have mastecotomies due to breast cancer. However there were some concerns that the new technology could see the breast cancer ‘reactivate’ over time.

A team of researchers from the University of Pittsburgh looked into the stem cell breast reconstructions and have found that the technique is safe, even in the presence of inactive tumour cells.

The stem cell breast enlargement is not just for women who have had mastectomies – women who are looking to go up a cup size can also benefit. Shifting fat around the body is not a new idea however the fat tends to be reabsorbed over time. However using stem cells, the change tends to be more permanent although it make take several months before the growth becomes apparent.

Read more about how the stem cell breast augmentation works.