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Diabetic foot ulcers and stem cells: how SVF targets perfusion

The medical track at Cheongdam The Cell for chronic wounds

Quick answer

Diabetic foot ulcers heal slowly because of microvascular damage, neuropathy and chronic inflammation. Peri-wound SVF aims to promote new vessel formation and reduce inflammation so tissue receives more oxygen. Cheongdam The Cell groups this in its medical track alongside arthritis — but glucose control, offloading and standard wound care remain the non-negotiable base.

Key facts

Goal
Angiogenesis, reduced inflammation
Non-negotiables
Glucose, offloading, wound care
Pre-assessment
HbA1c, ABI/duplex
Metric
Weekly wound area (cm²)
Good response
40–50% reduction in 4 weeks

Why diabetic wounds stall in inflammation

A chronic wound is stuck in the inflammatory phase instead of progressing to proliferation, largely because of poor perfusion and accumulated inflammatory mediators. Delivering cells that secrete angiogenic factors such as VEGF targets that stalled loop rather than simply covering the wound.

The four fundamentals that decide outcomes

Success usually hinges not on the cells but on four fundamentals: controlled glucose, offloading with proper footwear or devices, appropriate debridement, and arterial assessment of the leg. With significant arterial stenosis, revascularisation must come first or the cells are working in ischaemic ground.

What Thai patients should prepare

Thai patients considering travel should prepare a recent HbA1c, leg vascular studies (ABI or duplex), photographs of the wound with a size reference, and a medication list. That package lets the medical team judge suitability before any flight is booked.

Tracking weekly wound area

Track healing by measured wound area in square centimetres each week rather than by photographs alone. Responsive ulcers usually shrink 40–50% within four weeks; if they do not, revisit the four fundamentals before adding further therapy.

Frequently asked questions

  • Can cells be injected into an infected wound?

    Infection should be controlled first; delivering cells during an active infection is inappropriate and confounds assessment.

  • Does it help numbness from neuropathy?

    There is research on peripheral nerve effects, but evidence remains limited; treat it as adjunctive while glucose control stays primary.

  • What is Diabetic foot ulcers and stem cells: how SVF targets perfusion?

    Diabetic foot ulcers heal slowly because of microvascular damage, neuropathy and chronic inflammation. Peri-wound SVF aims to promote new vessel formation and reduce inflammation so tissue receives more oxygen. Cheongdam The Cell groups this in its medical track alongside arthritis — but glucose control, offloading and standard wound care remain the non-negotiable base.

  • Diabetic foot ulcers and stem cells: how SVF targets perfusion: what is the goal?

    Goal: Angiogenesis, reduced inflammation

Medical cautions

5 points • reviewed 2026-08-28

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  • This article is educational information only — not a diagnosis, prescription, or personal medical advice.
  • Outcomes vary by person, depending on age, underlying conditions, current medication, and the treating doctor's technique.
  • Consult a licensed physician and verify the clinic's licence before deciding on any treatment.
  • Some treatments (certain stem cell therapies in particular) are regulated differently by country — check Thai and Korean rules before travelling.
  • Prices, packages, and service details can change — confirm directly with the provider before paying.

Reviewed and last updated: 2026-08-28

References and sources

10 sources • every claim is traceable

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  1. 1. Cheongdam The Cell official site

    https://cheongdamstemcell.com/

  2. 2. Researcher profile — Dr. Do Byung Rok

    https://cheongdamstemcell.com/about/researcher

  3. 3. Who stem cell therapy is for

    https://cheongdamstemcell.com/who-its-for

  4. 4. Patient review channel (YouTube)

    https://www.youtube.com/@cheongdamthecell/shorts

  5. 5. Stem Cells Translational Medicine (2020) — SVF and hair density

    https://doi.org/10.1002/sctm.19-0410

  6. 6. Original article on khunkim.com (pre-migration)

    https://cheongdamstemcell.com/treatments/medical

  7. 7. Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS)

    https://www.mfds.go.kr/eng/index.do

  8. 8. Korea Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW)

    https://www.mohw.go.kr/eng/

  9. 9. PubMed medical research database (NIH)

    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/

  10. 10. Medical Korea — official info for international patients (KHIDI)

    https://www.medicalkorea.or.kr/

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Last updated: 2026-08-28 · This content is for information only and is not medical advice. Consult a qualified doctor before making treatment decisions.

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