Stem Cell Lifting (Blood-Derived, Non-Cultured)
Stem cell lifting at Violacell uses stem cells extracted from your own blood with an approved extraction system — no culturing — and injects them into areas you want to improve. It aims to support collagen production, skin regeneration and elasticity. The treatment takes about 30–40 minutes under numbing cream, with no downtime.
What is Stem Cell Lifting?
Also called CELL Lifting, this is a regenerative option for people who want to improve skin quality and firmness from within rather than add filler volume. Because the cells come from your own blood and are used the same day without a culturing step, the process avoids the contamination and cell-change risks associated with laboratory culture.
Stem Cell Lifting at a glance
- Procedure time: 30–40 minutes
- Anesthesia: Numbing cream
- Downtime: None; normal activities the same day
- Discomfort: Mild
- Sessions: Decided at consultation
- Location: Violacell Plastic Surgery, 3F, 138 Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (Sinsa Station Exit 1)
How it works
Venous blood is drawn, the cell fraction is separated with an extraction system, and the preparation is injected into the target skin. It is intended to calm inflammation, support the skin's natural repair and stimulate new collagen.
Who it is for
- Reduced skin elasticity
- Skin that needs recovery after damage
- Fine lines and uneven tone
- People who prefer a treatment based on their own cells
Results and how long they last
Improvement is gradual, typically assessed over 1–3 months. Stem cell treatments are not a substitute for surgical lifting in cases of significant sagging; your doctor will tell you honestly if another option is more suitable.
Risks, recovery and aftercare
Bruising at the blood-draw or injection sites, swelling and redness are possible and usually short-lived. Avoid alcohol, saunas and intense exercise for a few days.
Frequently asked questions
Are stem cell skin treatments legal in Korea?
Same-day, non-cultured preparations from the patient's own blood are performed in Korean clinics using approved extraction systems. See our guide.
How long do results last?
It varies by person; maintenance is usually recommended. See how long stem cell results last.
Is it painful?
Most patients describe it as mild with numbing cream.
Related treatments and guides
Medically reviewed by Dr. Kim Young-jun, plastic surgeon · Last reviewed 2026-09-30. This page is general medical information, not a diagnosis; suitability is decided at an in-person consultation.
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