Fine lines and wrinkles do not appeal to many of us, and every year thousands of people undergo various treatments to help reduce and prevent these obvious signs of aging. Many of these treatments involve surgery and can be quite risky.

Thankfully, there is a new procedure that is yielding positive results in regenerating a youthful appearance, and this is called the stem cell facelift. This procedure has generated much buzz within the media and celebrity community. TV star Ali Landry, for example, achieved remarkable results. Other celebrities using stem cells to maintain a youthful appearance include actress Margot Robbie who played the leading role in the recent “Barbie” movie, and comedian John Cleese of Monty Python fame. This procedure, however, is not just for celebrities. It is affordable enough so that us “normal people” can benefit as well.

What is the stem cell facelift?
The procedure uses Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), which is a blood component that is concentrated using a centrifuge. Platelets are tasked with helping the blood to clot, and they have been widely used in various treatments. PRP also contains growth factors that stimulate healing and help to rejuvenate the skin.

In this case, the platelets are administered by mixing them together with the stem cells. The treatment can increase collagen and promote formation of new cells that help improve the texture of the skin, its tightness and youthfulness.

The stem cell facelift procedure
There are various steps considered when performing the Stem Cell facelift. First, a blood sample is obtained from the patient, which is then taken to the laboratory where it is placed in a centrifuge. The serum, white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets are then separated so as
to create a concentration of the platelets and growth factors.

The PRP is then mixed with the stem cells and applied to the face and neck through shallow injections or microneedling. The entire process generally lasts less than one hour.

Stem cell facelifts are minimally invasive procedures, and they are one of the safest and most natural ways to get a facelift in this day and age of synthetic fillers. The treatment has effectively worked to reduce fine lines, wrinkles, scarring and various facial imperfections, making it a viable solution for anti-aging.

*Typical Treatment Protocol
A typical protocol consists of 50 million cord tissue-derived MSCs (Mesenchymal Stem Cells) injected through microneedling to the face and neck. The procedure takes approximately 45 minutes. The protocol is minimally invasive to the patient and has very little downtime. Patients normally travel home two days following their scheduled appointment.

Treatment goals
The primary goal of our protocol is the marked reduction in wrinkles and fine lines on the face. Stem Cells stimulate the production of collagen, repair damaged tissues and increase blood and oxygen flow to the face.

Stem cells are uniquely and intrinsically able to migrate to sites of damage and inflammation in the body. Studies have shown that stem cells are able to orchestrate the repair and regeneration of deteriorated tissues, as well as modulate the immune system, to promote better health.

The benefits of stem cell therapy can include a reduction in harmful symptoms, the slowing of the progression of the disease, and an overall increase in quality of life.

*Treatment protocols are individualized for each patient according to a variety of factors, including overall patient health, condition, and severity. A protocol optimized for your particular situation will be developed in consultation with a stem cell physician and a review of your medical records.