Safety First: Why Autologous Stem Cell Therapy Removes the Risk of Rejection
When considering a new medical treatment, safety is paramount. This article explains the crucial difference between autologous (your own) and allogeneic (donor) stem cells, detailing why Nordic Stem Cell's approach completely eliminates the risk of rejection or allergic reaction.
Dr. Anya Sharra
Author
For many patients considering regenerative medicine, the primary concern isn't just "Will it work?" but "Is it safe?" At Nordic Stem Cell, safety is woven into the very fabric of our protocol. The key to our excellent safety profile lies in one word: autologous.
The "Self" Advantage
The human immune system is a highly sophisticated defense mechanism designed to attack anything foreign—be it a virus, bacteria, or tissue from another person. This is the primary challenge in organ transplants and therapies using donor (allogeneic) cells, which often require powerful immunosuppressant drugs to prevent rejection.
Our therapy is fundamentally different. We use autologous adipose-derived stem cells. This means the cells are harvested from your own body’s fat reserves. When these cells are re-introduced into the penile tissue:
- Your immune system recognizes them as its own.
- There is zero risk of rejection.
- There is no risk of contracting a communicable disease from a donor.
- No harsh anti-rejection medications are needed.
A Minimally Invasive Procedure
Safety extends to the procedure itself. The fat harvesting is a mini-liposuction performed under local anesthesia, not general surgery. It involves removing only a small amount of tissue (around 400g) through tiny incisions that heal quickly.
The injection of the stem cells is also performed under local anesthesia, making the entire process a low-risk, same-day outpatient procedure.
Peace of Mind Through Biology
By harnessing your body’s own regenerative power, we avoid the complexities and risks associated with foreign biological materials. Our clinical trials have confirmed this high safety profile, offering you a path to restoration with peace of mind.
Frequently Asked Questions
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"Autologous" means "from the same person." In our therapy, the stem cells are harvested from your own fat tissue and given back to you. Nothing is borrowed from a donor.
No. Because the cells are your own biological material, your immune system recognizes them as "self." There is zero risk of rejection or an allergic reaction, which can occur with treatments using donor (allogeneic) products.
Our clinical trials and long-term follow-ups have shown an excellent safety profile with no serious long-term adverse events related to the stem cells themselves.