Stem cell hub · Cheongdam The Cell
Cheongdam The Cell Stem Cell Hospital
Autologous adipose SVF centre using HuriCell®, Busan
- HuriCell®
- Automated cell platform
- 18
- Registered patents
- 6
- Published papers
- 18+
- Years of research
Quick answer
Cheongdam The Cell (Cheongdam Stem Cell) is an autologous adipose stem-cell hospital in Busan, South Korea. It isolates SVF from the patient's own fat with HuriCell®, Hurim BioCell's closed automated system, and counts every batch on a SOL COUNT analyser. Packages start at KRW 4,000,000, with the 70–100 million-cell body + face programme at KRW 15,000,000 (regular KRW 20,000,000). Treatment is same-day.
What they treat
Six core service lines
Hair restoration
Thinning hair, alopecia, weakened scalp
Skin repair
Acne scarring, burns, psoriasis
Medical indications
Arthritis, knee degeneration, diabetic foot
Anti-ageing and vitality
Systemic body infusion
Post-surgical recovery
Tissue necrosis and slow-healing wounds
Cell banking
Store your cells for future use
Treatment journey
Six steps from consultation to follow-up
Consultation and screening
History, blood work and a check that cell therapy is appropriate for you.
Fat tissue harvest
A small amount of fat is taken from the abdomen or thigh under local anaesthetic.
Isolation with HuriCell®
A closed automated system separates the stem cells inside a certified lab.
Cell quality check
Count, viability and contamination checks before the batch is released.
Injection or IV infusion
Targeted delivery to knee, scalp or skin, or a systemic infusion.
Follow-up and banking
Follow-up visits, with the option to bank remaining cells for later use.
Who is stem cell therapy for, and what does it help?
The clinic groups candidates into 17 profiles across six areas — from healthy ageing, skin and hair to joints, chronic disease and cell banking. Every profile is screened by a doctor first, and cell therapy never replaces standard treatment.
Healthy ageing & longevity
Long-term health planning for quality of life
Healthy ageingCovers movement, muscle, metabolism, rest and quality of life — not just younger-looking skin.
Who it fits
- Starting to prioritise health with age
- Planning long-term health
- Interested in regenerative medicine
- Wants regular health monitoring
What it helps with
Helps plan for energy, recovery and long-term quality of life.
Stem cells are not an age-reversal method; they are one part of an individual health plan.
Executives & high-performance lifestylesPacked schedules, frequent travel, irregular rest and stress all affect recovery.
Who it fits
- Executives and business owners
- Frequent international travellers
- Physically active on a regular basis
- Want an annual wellness programme
What it helps with
Helps design a recovery and wellness programme that fits a demanding schedule.
Preventive & long-term wellnessStarts with in-depth screening, a lifestyle assessment and a long-term healthy-ageing plan.
Who it fits
- Want in-depth health screening
- Preparing before older age
- Interested in stem cell banking
What it helps with
Establishes a health baseline and a prevention plan before problems appear.
Beauty, hair & body
Skin, hair and body contouring with your own cells
Skin & beautyAdipose-derived cells and their components are studied for tissue repair, neovascularisation and skin rejuvenation.
Who it fits
- Skin changing with age, losing elasticity
- Concerned about wrinkles and skin quality
- Prefer an autologous approach
What it helps with
Targets overall skin quality, elasticity and long-term hydration.
Hair & scalpAdipose-derived cells and SVF have an ongoing clinical research base in certain types of hair thinning.
Who it fits
- Thinning hair or reduced density
- Worried about hair loss
- Want scalp care
What it helps with
Supports scalp condition and hair density alongside standard treatment.
The cause must be assessed first: hair loss can be genetic, hormonal, nutritional, drug-related or disease-related.
Body contouring + stem cellsBody contouring → adipose tissue → cell preparation → cell assessment → personalised planning.
Who it fits
- Want liposuction and contouring
- Want their own fat processed into cells
- Planning long-term cell banking
What it helps with
Combines contouring with harvesting your own adipose cells in a single procedure.
Any use of the cells must follow clinical indications, medical assessment and applicable law.
Joint, muscle & recovery
Musculoskeletal care is one of the most researched regenerative fields
Knee & joint concernsMay combine medical assessment, rehabilitation, physical therapy and regenerative medicine per individual indication.
Who it fits
- Knee pain, stiffness or osteoarthritis
- Reduced mobility with age
- Joint problems from long-term use
What it helps with
Aims to ease joint discomfort, improve mobility and support tissue recovery around the joint.
Muscle & physical recoveryMuscle strength and recovery capacity change with age and workload.
Who it fits
- Recovering more slowly than before
- Train or work physically on a regular basis
- Want physiotherapy combined with wellness
What it helps with
Supports muscle recovery, strength and return to normal activity.
Men's & women's wellness
Personalised plans for how the body changes at each life stage
Men's wellnessBody composition, muscle mass, metabolism and overall health shift with age.
Who it fits
- Want long-term health management
- Want body composition managed with health
- Interested in personalised healthy ageing
What it helps with
Builds a personalised plan for health, muscle and metabolism.
Women's wellnessA holistic approach across health, beauty, rest and recovery.
Who it fits
- Want health and aesthetics together
- Going through age-related change
- Want a personalised wellness programme
What it helps with
Plans skin quality, recovery and general health together.
Chronic health & regenerative care
Supports overall health — never a replacement for standard care
Diabetes & metabolic healthCell therapy has been studied in diabetes, but evidence levels vary widely by technology.
Who it fits
- People with diabetes under medical care
- Metabolic concerns
- Want circulation and general health support
What it helps with
Supports overall health, recovery, nutrition and lifestyle.
Not a substitute for insulin, glucose-lowering drugs or the treatment plan your doctor set.
Cardiovascular healthResearch covers cardiac tissue repair, neovascularisation and recovery after damage.
Who it fits
- Heart patients under specialist care
- People with cardiovascular risk factors
- Want long-term rehabilitation
What it helps with
Complements rehabilitation programmes and risk-factor management.
Not a substitute for medication, surgery, catheterisation or standard care.
Brain & neurological healthNeurology is a fast-moving research field with clinical studies in specific conditions using specific cell types.
Who it fits
- Want brain health support with age
- Currently in rehabilitation
- Want mobility and quality-of-life support
What it helps with
Helps plan mobility and quality-of-life recovery alongside primary treatment.
Do not read this as every stem cell type curing or reversing brain disease.
Immune system & inflammationMesenchymal stromal cells are widely studied for immunomodulation.
Who it fits
- Inflammation-related conditions
- Chronic disease under medical care
- Want general immune support
What it helps with
Targets chronic inflammation and immune balance.
Autoimmune disease or immunosuppressant use requires detailed assessment first.
Kidney healthResearch covers kidney tissue injury and repair, but cannot regenerate a new kidney.
Who it fits
- Kidney patients under specialist care
- Need rehabilitation within health limits
What it helps with
Plans overall health care within the limits of kidney disease.
Cannot replace dialysis, medication or nephrologist-led treatment.
Multi-system chronic diseaseMedical assessment → regenerative consultation → physical rehab → Korean medicine → wellness → nutrition → long-term follow-up.
Who it fits
- Living with chronic disease under treatment
- Feeling slower to recover
- Need several systems managed together
What it helps with
Brings several disciplines into one plan to support overall health and recovery.
Future health & cell banking
Store cells today to keep future options open
Stem cell bankingPatients whose adipose tissue is harvested and suitable can bank cells or samples for later.
Who it fits
- Liposuction patients interested in banking
- Planning long-term health
- Want future regenerative options
What it helps with
Preserves cells at the youngest possible age to keep later options open.
Banked cells are not a guarantee that any particular disease can be treated later.
Care does not stop at the cells
Stem cell & regenerative medicine
Individual cell-therapy assessment and planning
Physical therapy
Movement, muscle and rehabilitation
Korean medicine
Assessment and care in the Korean medical tradition
Wellness technology
Wellness and recovery programmes
Body contouring
Contouring while harvesting adipose tissue
Stem cell banking
Storing cells or samples for the future
Who needs extra screening first
Cell therapy is not for everyone. Anyone with the conditions below must disclose their full medical, medication and supplement history before assessment.
- Cancer or a history of cancer
- Active infection
- Blood or clotting disorders
- Autoimmune disease
- Severe heart disease
- Kidney or liver disease
- Uncontrolled diabetes
- Immunosuppressants or certain medications
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Undergoing treatment for another major illness
Patient reviews (YouTube Shorts)
Real review clips from the official Cheongdam The Cell channel.
Looking youthful at 56 with stem cell therapy
A 56-year-old client shares how her skin looked firmer and brighter after stem cell injections.
Face + body stem cell review — Thai business owner
A Thai business owner recounts travelling to Cheongdam The Cell for full face and body stem cell treatment.
92-year-old mother receives stem cell therapy for wellness
A family brings their 92-year-old mother for stem cell therapy focused on overall vitality.
Executive client stem cell review
An executive explains why she chose stem cell therapy in Korea and how she felt afterwards.
Note: individual results vary. Consult a physician before treatment.
Services offered
Six core programme groups, all using the patient's own cells.
Hair restoration
Thinning hair, alopecia, weakened scalp
Skin repair
Acne scarring, burns, psoriasis
Medical indications
Arthritis, knee degeneration, diabetic foot
Anti-ageing and vitality
Systemic body infusion
Post-surgical recovery
Tissue necrosis and slow-healing wounds
Cell banking
Store your cells for future use
Official price list 2026
Packages run from KRW 990,000 to KRW 15,000,000 (about THB 24,000–360,000), before tax.
Autologous adipose stem cells (SVF)
Isolated with the closed HuriCell® system, with a cell-count report for every case.
Body infusion + faceFlagship
70–100 million cells
Flagship programme, promotional price
20,000,000 KRW
15,000,000 KRW
≈ 360,000 THB
Full-face injection
10–15 million cells
5,900,000 KRW
≈ 142,000 THB
Knee or arm joint injection
10–20 million cells
6,000,000 KRW
≈ 144,000 THB
Scalp injection
10–20 million cells
6,000,000 KRW
≈ 144,000 THB
Blood-derived stem cells
An option for patients who prefer not to undergo liposuction.
Full-face injection
5–10 million cells
Entry price point at the centre
4,000,000 KRW
≈ 96,000 THB
Add-on and recovery programmes
Can be combined with a stem-cell package on the same trip.
HemaPure blood purification
4,500,000 KRW
3,500,000 KRW
≈ 84,000 THB
Modern physiotherapy programme
990,000 KRW
≈ 24,000 THB
Korean traditional medicine
1,500,000 KRW
≈ 36,000 THB
Prices are the hospital's official figures, exclude tax and may change after consultation. Baht figures are estimates at 1 KRW ≈ 0.024 THB (captured 2026-08-13).
The doctor
Dr. Kim Jong-Heon
Stem cell, regenerative medicine and body-contouring specialist
Cheongdam The Cell Clinic · Busan, South Korea · Korean physician licence no. 제91506호
Over 20 years in practice across plastic surgery, liposuction and regenerative medicine with autologous adipose SVF, treating both Korean and international patients with individualised, multidisciplinary treatment plans.
“Healthy ageing is not about looking young — it is long-term health, quality of life and recovery.”
Expertise
- Stem cell & regenerative medicine
- Adipose-derived stem cells (SVF)
- Healthy ageing & anti-ageing medicine
- Liposuction & body contouring
- Medical wellness
- Personalised regenerative plans
Training & memberships
- Plastic surgery department, Hanyang University Hospital
- Member, Korean Liposuction Society
- Member, Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- Full member, Korean Society of Aesthetic Surgery
- Former director, Apgujeong Tiarra Plastic Surgery Clinic
- Former director, SC301 Plastic Surgery Clinic
R&D and patents
The HuriCell® platform is covered by 7 international and 11 Korean patents, alongside an archive of 35 papers, patents and certificates.
- 7
- Int'l patents
- 5
- Certifications
- 6
- Papers cited
Key facts
- Location
- Busan, South Korea
- Cell type
- Autologous adipose SVF and blood-derived
- Isolation technology
- HuriCell® HC1500 closed automated system (Hurim BioCell)
- Cell counting
- SOL COUNT with a per-case Cell Count Report
- Standards
- KFDA-approved device, ISO 9001:2015, HuriCell patents
- Price from
- KRW 4,000,000 (excluding tax)
- Flagship package
- Body + face, 70–100M cells, KRW 15,000,000
- Treatment time
- About 3–4.5 hours, same-day discharge
- Cell banking
- Five-year cryostorage, KRW 4,000,000
- Official site
- cheongdamstemcell.com
Cheongdam The Cell positions itself as an adipose-derived SVF centre rather than a general aesthetic clinic. Its core proposition is autologous cells — taken from your own fat, so there is no donor-rejection question — supported by ISO 9001:2015 system certification and KFDA-approved equipment.
The centrepiece is the HuriCell® HC1500 automated SVF isolation system from Korean biotech Hurim BioCell. It runs as a closed system on sterile single-use kits: washing, enzymatic digestion, separation and cell concentration are machine-controlled, minimising handling, with a system-integrity check before every run. The same platform is cited in clinical work published in Stem Cell Research & Therapy.
The full pathway takes roughly three to four and a half hours across four stages: a small-volume liposuction under local anaesthetic (20–30 min), HuriCell® SVF isolation (60–90 min), cell count and viability testing on SOL COUNT (10–15 min), then preparation and reinfusion per the physician's plan, followed by 20–30 minutes of observation. Most patients go home the same day, though half a day to a full day should be budgeted.
Cell-count transparency is a stated priority: every case receives a Cell Count Report listing total measured cells and viability before reinfusion. This is exactly the document to ask for when comparing centres — a per-session price means little without knowing how many viable cells it buys.
Programmes cover hair restoration (thinning and alopecia), skin repair (acne scarring, burns, psoriasis), medical indications (arthritis, diabetic foot), anti-ageing and vitality, post-surgical recovery including tissue necrosis care, and cell banking. Add-on programmes include HemaPure blood purification at KRW 3,500,000 (regular 4,500,000), a modern physiotherapy package at KRW 990,000 and Korean traditional medicine at KRW 1,500,000.
Official adipose package pricing: body + face infusion (70–100 million cells) at a promotional KRW 15,000,000, down from KRW 20,000,000; full-face injection (10–15 million cells) KRW 5,900,000; knee or elbow joint injection (10–20 million cells) KRW 6,000,000; and scalp injection (10–20 million cells) KRW 6,000,000. The blood-derived full-face option (5–10 million cells) is KRW 4,000,000. Prices exclude tax and may vary with individual assessment.
For those not ready to use cells now, a five-year cryogenic Stem Cell Bank costs KRW 4,000,000. The idea is to bank cells while you are younger and cell quality is higher, then draw on them later — biological insurance for your future self.
On the evidence side, the centre curates international SVF literature grouped by treatment site — scalp, face, intravenous and knee. Examples include a randomised, double-blind, vehicle-controlled study in Stem Cells Translational Medicine (2020) reporting significantly improved hair density and thickness versus placebo, and papers in Stem Cell Research & Therapy (2018, 2021) on autologous adipose SVF for alopecia areata. Individual results vary; this literature is supporting evidence, not a guarantee.
Before committing, ask how many cells the quoted price delivers, whether a Cell Count Report is issued, whether cells are autologous or donor-derived, whether a physician supervises every stage, and what follow-up looks like once you are back in Thailand. Treat any claim of curing chronic disease with caution: Korean law restricts such advertising and clinical evidence remains limited.
Frequently asked questions
Overview
What is Cheongdam The Cell?
It is a stem-cell centre in Busan, South Korea focused on autologous adipose SVF, isolated with the closed automated HuriCell® system. Programmes span hair, skin, joints, anti-ageing, post-surgical recovery and cell banking.
Procedure
What are the steps of a HuriCell® SVF procedure?
1) A small volume of fat is harvested under local anaesthetic. 2) The tissue goes into HuriCell® for automated washing, digestion, separation and concentration inside a closed circuit. 3) Cell number and viability are measured on SOL COUNT. 4) Cells are prepared per the physician's plan and returned to the patient.
How long does it take and is recovery needed?
Roughly 2 hours 55 minutes to 4 hours 25 minutes depending on the package, with same-day discharge for most patients. Allow half a day to a full day. The harvest site may feel tight or bruised for two to three days.
Safety
What is a closed system and why does it matter?
A closed system keeps fat and cells inside a sterile single-use kit throughout, with no open-air transfer or manual decanting. That lowers contamination risk and makes results more consistent than manual isolation.
How do I know I received the stated number of cells?
Every case is measured on a SOL COUNT automated cell counter and issued a Cell Count Report stating total cells and viability before reinfusion. Always ask to keep that report as your case record.
Pricing
How much do the packages cost?
Adipose-derived: body + face (70–100M cells) promotional KRW 15,000,000 versus KRW 20,000,000 regular; full face (10–15M) KRW 5,900,000; knee or elbow (10–20M) KRW 6,000,000; scalp (10–20M) KRW 6,000,000. Blood-derived full face (5–10M) is KRW 4,000,000. All prices exclude tax.
Can I bank my stem cells for later?
Yes. A five-year cryogenic banking service costs KRW 4,000,000, suited to anyone who wants to store younger, higher-quality cells for future use.
Treatments
What conditions are treated?
Core programmes cover hair thinning and loss, acne scarring, burns and psoriasis, arthritis and diabetic foot, anti-ageing and vitality, plus tissue recovery after cosmetic surgery. Outcomes depend on individual assessment by the physician.
How does adipose SVF differ from bone-marrow stem cells?
Fat yields a far higher stem-cell frequency (about 2.0% versus 0.002% in bone marrow) and is collected by liposuction, which is less invasive and less painful than a marrow aspiration — the reason the centre uses fat as its primary source.
For Thai patients
What should Thai patients prepare?
The centre is in Busan, so fly direct to Gimhae Airport or take the KTX from Seoul (about 2.5 hours). Book ahead and send your medical history through the hospital's official LINE channel, and allow two to three days in Korea for consultation, treatment and a follow-up check before flying home.
Read further
Sources
Prices, technology and research on this page are compiled from the public sources below, re-checked at each update.
- Cheongdam The Cell official sitehttps://cheongdamstemcell.com/
- Researcher profile — Dr. Do Byung Rokhttps://cheongdamstemcell.com/about/researcher
- Who stem cell therapy is forhttps://cheongdamstemcell.com/who-its-for
- Patient review channel (YouTube)https://www.youtube.com/@cheongdamthecell/shorts
- Stem Cells Translational Medicine (2020) — SVF and hair densityhttps://doi.org/10.1002/sctm.19-0410
Last updated: 2026-08-13 · This content is for information only and is not medical advice. Consult a qualified doctor before making treatment decisions.