Four aesthetic medicine technologies

For the purpose of hearing better, looking more sophisticated, researchers seek to upgrade natural things that are bestowed on us.

There are 4 technologies that are being researched and implemented in the near future through stem cells or microelectronics. They can be widely applied and profitable for cosmetic surgery industry.

1. Next generation hair transplant

Atlanta-based Aderans Research Institute scientists are testing a hair transplant technology, as much as they want. Instead of transplanting each hair root from the patient's tissue, the researchers extracted the cells, bred them in the laboratory, cloned them to hundreds of fibers before transplanting into the scalp.

Applicable time: 5 more years.

2. Hide assistants

Most hearing aids are bulky and ugly. The Center for Sound and Audio Research in California has created a hearing aid that can be said to have an unprecedented sophistication. It is hidden in the ears, not visible and the wearer has no problems. A set of radio-controlled radio controls and the device can allow up to 4 months without withdrawal, and then periodically check the patient's hearing.

It is expected that by the end of 2009, products will be available in the market.

3. Change eye color

Using contact lenses for eye color changes is what people have been doing for years, but they are prone to scratches and spots. Panama-based NewColorIris has developed a new type of glass implanted in the pupil by surgery (the surgery takes only 15 minutes), creating a small hole in the pupil to see through it.

The result is regular glasses, very clear and natural colors like baby eyes.

Now available in Switzerland and Panama. Will enter other countries.

4. Plant your teeth naturally

Tuffs University researchers are trying to use stem cells to repair damaged teeth. They do this: Get the 'growing' tooth cells growing into polymer molds. Then bring that mold into the jaw, where they will regenerate tooth enamel, dentin and tooth marrow. This process has successfully tested pig and mouse.

Perhaps it will take 7 years for this technology to come into practice.