One of the most frequently asked questions about stem cell therapies is their safety and side effect profile. Understanding the safety of injecting one's own cells into the body is a fundamental patient right. This article explains the side effects of SVF therapy, its safety, and surgical risks based on scientific data.
Maximum Safety with Autologous Cells
In SVF therapy, no external chemicals or foreign cells are injected. Autologous stem cells harvested entirely from the patient's own abdomen are used. Therefore:
- Zero Risk of Allergy and Tissue Rejection: The body does not develop any foreign response or anaphylactic shock against its own cells.
- No Risk of Tumor Formation: Since fresh cells are injected on the same day without laboratory cell expansion (culturing), there is no risk of uncontrolled cellular proliferation.
Potential Temporary Side Effects
Side effects that may occur due to the procedure are extremely mild and temporary:
- In the Abdominal Fat Harvest Site: Mild tenderness, bruising, or edema may occur. It resolves completely within 3-5 days with the use of a compression garment.
- In the Penile Area: Minor bruising at needle injection sites and a mild sensation of fullness lasting 1-2 days may occur.
When sterile conditions and surgical discipline are strictly observed, SVF is one of the safest cellular therapy methods in andrological practice.