Stem Cell Technologies

Personalized Medicine with Regeneris Medical

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Chances are that you or someone else you know is taking some sort of prescription medication. But did you know that those medications may not be even working, or doing more harm than good? “The top ten highest-grossing drugs in the United States help between 1 in 25 and 1 in 4 of the people who take them” meaning that millions of people are taking medications that aren’t helping them. [1]

Traditional methodologies in diagnosing and treating patients can be described as being “one size fits all”. Currently, medicine and health care is centered around the “standards of care”. These “standards of care” have traditionally been “the best courses of prevention or treatment for the general population, or the average person on the street.” For example- treating osteoarthritis of the knee. Let’s say an individual is maybe experiencing pain, popping, and cracking in her knee. She then goes to her specialist where they would confirm the diagnosis. The doctor then lays out a general treatment plan that is used for all patients with OA of the knee. The patient will then start the plan and go under treatment after treatment until she finally responds. However, when and how well the patient will respond is all in question. Thus, a patient can waste a lot of time and money by attempting to fix a problem because of traditional “generalized” treatments. [2]

This is where personalized medicine comes in.

 

What is personalized medicine?

Personalized medicine is a fast-growing field “that is informed by each person's unique clinical, genetic, genomic, and environmental information.” By determining these factors––which vary from person to person––medical personnel may then be able to tell an individual if there are any diseases or high receptibility rate within their biological makeup, and the likelihood and timing of actually developing said diseases. “By combining this information with an individual's medical records and circumstances, personalized medicine allows doctors and patients to develop targeted treatment and prevention plans.” [3,4]

Personalized medicine not only identifies potential conditions within an individual, but can also aid in “how they might respond to drugs or other interventions” since diseases technically are “as individual as the people who have them. Personalized medicine is about making the treatment as individualized as the patient”.

Thus, whether a patient will have a positive or negative reaction to specific treatments and prevention plans can be potentially discerned from these tests, in which a Personalized Medicine plan can then be implemented and catered to the individual’s needs.

According to U.S. News and Duke Medicine, Benefits of Personalized Medicine include…

-Ability to make more informed medical decisions

-Higher probability of desired outcomes thanks to better-targeted therapies

-Reduced probability of negative side effects

-Focus on prevention and prediction of disease rather than reaction to it

-Earlier disease intervention than has been possible in the past

-Reduced healthcare costs [5]

 

Personalized Medicine with Regeneris Medical

At Regeneris Medical, we take the time to sit with our patients to get the most accurate diagnosis. Before starting any sort of treatment plan, we will make sure that we create an individualized procedure that we think is best for your prognosis. Not only do we take a personalized medicine approach, but we also seek more natural alternatives so that there are no risks. Regeneris does this by using your very own body as a source of medicine.

 

Repair Yourself with Regeneris

Regeneris Medical utilizes two different autologous regenerative sources.

1.Platelet-rich-plasma (PRP), which is obtained through a simple blood-draw. PRP contains proteins called growth-factors that help heal injuries. We concentrate PRP by placing it into a centrifuge, in which the platelets are separated from the other blood cells.

2.Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells- stem cells that are obtained through fat. Although there are several sources of stem cells, this is one of the safest, minimally invasive, least painful, ethically sound methods for obtaining MSCs. In fact, “this category of cell can be found in adipose (fat) tissue at nearly 2000 times the frequency of bone marrow,” meaning that adipose is one of the richest sources of stem cells. [6] At Regeneris Medical, we use the patient’s very own adult adipose (fat) cells by way of a mini-liposuction in which we attain only 50 mL of fat- all under local anesthesia, after which we then exploit the healing abilities of the MSCs within the fat.

Our procedures can be utilized for a non-exhaustive list of conditions, meaning that it is possible that we can heal a major number of diseases and disorders just by taking advantage of the body’s own healing abilities.

With these protocols, we can introduce these healing properties back into the affected areas of the body, all depending on what the diagnosis is. Regeneris can customize and combine methodologies so that you don’t have to spend another moment suffering.

 

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Take control of your health today- call us at 1 (855) 734-3678 or use our contact form by clicking here.

 

Sources

[1] http://www.nature.com/news/personalized-medicine-time-for-one-person-trials-1.17411

[2] http://genomemag.com/what-is-personalized-medicine/#.WItuvbYrKgQ

[3] http://www.futuremedicine.com/doi/full/10.2217/pme-2016-0064

[4,5] http://health.usnews.com/health-conditions/cancer/personalized-medicine/overview

[6] https://okyanos.com/stem-cell-therapy-myths/

 

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The Brow Transformation: Get Gorgeously Thick Brows With Regeneris Medical

Recently, there’s been an uptake in different magazines, youtube channels, and websites documenting and presenting the history of the eyebrow. The most noticeable decade for eyebrows- the 1990s––aka when it was trendy for brows to be uber-thin and essentially over-plucked. If you google old photos of celebrities strutting down the red carpet you’ll find a slew of your favorite stars nearly eyebrow-clad. Here are some examples…

 

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Thankfully, the trend died out when people started to realize that it was healthier for their hair follicles to NOT pluck the daylight out of their brows.

The trend now? The 2010s have been dedicated to rebel against skinny eyebrows. The goal is to have beautiful, natural, lusciously thick brows.

The strong-eyebrow style is a must-have desire for most––and you could have it, too.

 

Why are my eyebrows thin?

There are several reasons as to why one’s eyebrows are sparse. Female hair loss can not only cause the hair on your head to fall out, but also your eyebrows [NOTE: There could be many underlying reasons for female hair loss. Click here to find out more]. Another reason could be that the 1990s are coming back to haunt you if you were a culprit of over-plucking. Lastly, it could also come down to simply being genetics.

Whatever the reason, Regeneris Medical has you covered.

 

No filling in, no dying, just your own natural brows

At Regeneris Medical, we’ve created protocols that can help heal damaged or inactive follicles so that you grow your own beautiful brows.

 

PRP Treatment

The first step is a simple blood draw. We spin the blood in a centrifuge and extract the platelets. We then activate the platelets, add some naturally-occurring growth factors, and return it to your body through a series of pinpoint injections in the affected areas. We use a local anesthetic to numb the scalp and can repeat this as many times as necessary during a procedure to keep the patient comfortable.

 

PRP and Cellular Therapy

With combined PRP and Cellular Therapy, we perform the described procedure above, but in addition to that we utilize your very own stem cells. This starts with a “mini-liposuction” in which we extract approximately 50 ccs of fat from the lower abdomen. Yes, your fat is very rich in mesenchymal stem cells- even more than bone marrow. We then add some naturally occurring growth factors, combine the PRP and extracted stem cells, and then administer it into your brow area through a series of pinpoint injections.

Although these procedures sound complex, they are actually very easy, short, and have shown to be effective.

A comparative side-by-side before and after photo of a woman's eyebrows. The left shows the woman with sparse eyebrows before receiving Regeneris Medical's treatment, and the right shows enhanced brow growth after receiving Regeneris Medical's treatment.

 

Contact Us For more information on how to achieve natural, thick, and healthy looking brows call us today at 1 (855) 734-3678 or use our contact form here.

 

DISCLAIMER

Regeneris Medical® and affiliates do not claim that stem cell treatments or cellular therapies are a cure for any condition or disease. Adipose-derived stem cell therapies are investigational and are not a part of  FDA-approved stem cell therapies. The information and opinions on this website are for educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for advice from a medical professional. If you think you could benefit from stem cell therapies, we suggest patients research relevant information in addition to the information on our site. Be sure to consult a physician before deciding to participate in any investigational therapies.

Welcome to the Team, Dr. Lee!

  New England––especially Massachusetts––is well-known for many reasons. Factor number one being that we have world-renowned medical care. Factor number two being that we are wild sports fanatics. In fact, many of us could be qualified as die-hard fans. We love supporting our teams that proudly represent us as a whole, and we all come together to cheer our players on to do their absolute best.

Regeneris Medical happens happens to be a combination of both of these categories. We represent the upper tier of medical professionals as well as innovative and revolutionary procedures. We represent the care and dedication we have for our patients. Last but not least, we represent the future of healthcare.

So what does this say about us?

What is says is that not only are we all team players, but that we care.

Tying this back to athletics- if there’s one thing New England sports fans love, it’s rooting for a new team member who is strongly committed to delivering the best medical care to our patients. We’re excited to announce that we have recruited our newest team player- Dr. Derek Lee!

 

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Dr. Derek Lee is a Sports Medicine doctor with a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree from Western University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency program at USC Family Residency and MacNeal Family Residency, and his fellowship in Sports Medicine at VCOM Auburn. In addition to serving as Team Physician at Auburn University for Division I sports including football, basketball, and gymnastics, Dr. Lee was a covering physician at several esteemed athletic events in 2013 and 2014 such as the Los Angeles Marathon, Chicago Marathon, Women’s Rock Half Marathon, and Monster Dash Half Marathon in 2014.

Dr. Lee specializes in treating patients with a variety of orthopedic and sport injury conditions. His clinical interests include non-traditional, minimally-invasive and advanced cellular treatments.

Don’t wait to get back to the track- book an appointment with Dr. Lee today!

 

Contact Us

You can book an appointment with Dr. Lee by contacting our wonderful staff members at (855) 734-3678, or by using our contact form by clicking here.

 

DISCLAIMER

Regeneris Medical® and affiliates do not claim that stem cell treatments or cellular therapies are a cure for any condition or disease. Adipose-derived stem cell therapies are investigational and are not a part of  FDA-approved stem cell therapies. The information and opinions on this website are for educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for advice from a medical professional. If you think you could benefit from stem cell therapies, we suggest patients research relevant information in addition to the information on our site. Be sure to consult a physician before deciding to participate in any investigational therapies.

Make 2017 Your Year!: The Top 4 Regenerative Therapies to Look Into This Year

With a new year upon us, a new you awaits.

 

One of Regeneris Medical’s goals is to continue to provide our patients with an above-and-beyond healing experience. Make your resolution to treat yourself right and to prioritize your own well-being, and know that part of our resolution is to help you accomplish yours. 

Although there is a non-exhaustive list of ailments that can be treated by regenerative technologies, here are the top 4 regenerative therapies that can help you have your best year yet.

1. Osteoarthritis of the Knee

Looking to get back to the track this year? Don’t opt for surgery so quickly- regain your mobility and treat your osteoarthritis of the knee with us at Regeneris Medical. Our procedure utilizes your body’s own healing abilities to help heal your OA. In comparison to surgery, it’s less costly, less time-consuming, and much easier on your body.

In our approach, we utilize the anti-inflammatory and healing effects of Stromal Vascular Fraction (SVF, which is rich in mesenchymal stem cells and growth factors) and PRP autologous platelet rich plasma (to optimize the effects of the SVF). This is all performed as an outpatient procedure under local anesthesia, and is all done at the time of SVF harvesting and procurement. The entire procedure itself takes approximately 5 hours.

Don’t waste another year in pain- get moving today!

For more information on the treatment, click here.

 

2. Sexual Wellness

Ring in the new year with more than just fireworks! Regeneris Medical can help- we provide a revolutionary alternative therapy to treat sexual dysfunction: the P-Shot and the O-Shot.

The shot is a simple, relatively painless, office-based procedure which utilizes PRP therapy to enhance sexual performance and experience. The benefits include…

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Make 2017 the year of romance for both you and your partner- click here to learn more about the P-Shot and the O-Shot!

 

3. Hair Restoration

Take 2017 by storm and look your best! Hair loss can be a traumatic experience for both men and women. Regeneris Medical has developed a protocol in which we utilize a patient’s own stem cells to restore his/her hair growth. This therapy is expected to work by activating already existing stem cells on the scalp.

There are two regenerative approaches that can be taken to restore hair growth: PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) therapy, and SVF (Stromal Vascular Fraction) therapy.

For PRP Therapy, the first step is to simply draw blood. We then spin the blood in a centrifuge and extract the platelets. We then activate the platelets, add some naturally-occurring growth factors, and return it to your body through a series of pinpoint injections on the scalp.

Another option is using SVF. This is a method which utilizes adult autologous adipose cells (the patient’s own fat cells). Stem cells are your natural healing cells, and act as the repair system in your body by replenishing inactive cellular material. The procedure entails performing a mini-liposuction from the belly under local anesthesia. Mesenchymal stem cells are extracted from the tissue, which are then incubated. The result is injected directly into areas of concern. Once these stem cells are administered, they have the ability to repair and re-activate dormant follicles, forming new cells.

Learn more about our hair restoration services here!

 

4. Regeneris Anti-Aging

Turn back time this year! Regeneris Medical can help you bring out your inner youth by using your very own healing abilities by using the PRP Cellu-Lift procedure and the Regeneris Face Lift.

The PRP Cellu-Lift is one of the most advanced and effective anti-aging procedures available today. The Cellu-Lift is a Platelet Rich Plasma therapy designed to focus on skin tissue regeneration. First, we attain your platelet-rich plasma (PRP) through a blood draw. When injected into specific areas of the skin, it acts as a matrix that promotes collagen growth, regenerates tissue, and acts as to naturally smooth and tighten the skin.

The natural production of collagen leads to a total facial rejuvenation rather than just individual wrinkle improvement. PRP is used for volatizing faces that are beginning to look drawn, to plump out cheek indentations, soften under eye hollow, improve the skin tone, tightness, and texture, and fill in areas where hyaluronic acid fillers cannot reach or are not safe to use.

The Regeneris Face Lift restores lost volume and revitalizes your facial appearance with a minimally invasive procedure that combines fat transfer, PRP and stem cells.

Stem cells certainly have a role to play in cosmetic surgery. However, very few surgeons are experienced using Stem Cell + PRP activated fat grafts. At Regeneris Medical, we have performed SVF/PRP procedures since 2009 for variety of medical and aesthetic conditions.

The Regeneris Face Lift is performed in our office. Results are natural, free of incisions, and can be expected to last longer than traditional facial rejuvenation options on the market.

Click here to find out more about our our aesthetic procedures.

Make This YOUR  Year With Regeneris Medical!

Change your life today- contact us at (855) 734-3678 or by clicking here.

 

DISCLAIMER

Regeneris Medical® and affiliates do not claim that stem cell treatments or cellular therapies are a cure for any condition or disease. Adipose-derived stem cell therapies are investigational and are not a part of  FDA-approved stem cell therapies. The information and opinions on this website are for educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for advice from a medical professional. If you think you could benefit from stem cell therapies, we suggest patients research relevant information in addition to the information on our site. Be sure to consult a physician before deciding to participate in any investigational therapies.

Platelet-Rich Plasma: The Hot New Healing Trend Used By Professional Athletes

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is a natural substance within the body that provides numerous healing benefits. To attain PRP, blood is taken from the patient being treated, and then spun in a centrifuge until the PRP is separated from the red blood cells. The PRP is then administered back into patient’s “damaged tissue to enhance the natural pace of healing and regeneration.” [1] PRP therapy is far less invasive than surgery, and less time-consuming than post-surgical healing time and physical therapy.

That’s what makes this regenerative procedure so popular amongst professional athletes. In fact, there’s quite a long list of athletes that have used, or are currently using, PRP therapy. [2]

Another appeal to PRP therapy is that it can be used on a number of common sports injuries that, in the past, have tended to put players out of commission for some time. This includes…

  • Achilles tendinitis
  • Medial collateral ligament (MCL) tears
  • Knee osteoarthritis
  • Injuries to ligaments and muscles
  • Chronic lower back pain
  • Spinal stenosis
  • Tennis elbow
  • Acute and chronic tendon problems
  • Joint fractures
  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Neck pain
  • Rotator cuff tears
  • Morton’s neuroma [3]

 

Here are some of the athletes who have had notorious success with PRP therapy...

 

 

Kobe Bryant

 

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In July of 2011, the famous NBA star travelled to Düsseldorf, Germany to receive regenerative therapy for his arthritic right knee. Apparently, Bryant even “recommended the treatment to Alex Rodriguez, which led the baseball star to undergo the same treatment on his knee late last year [2011].” Although Bryant doesn’t like to personally talk to the press about his injuries and treatments, Rodriguez says that Bryant “was really adamant about how great the procedure was for him,” Rodriguez told reporters.”I know that he was hurting before, almost even thinking about retirement, that’s how much pain he was under. And then he said after he went to Germany he felt like a 27-year-old again. I was still a little apprehensive about it and he kept staying on me about it.”[4]

 

Rafael Nadal

 

The famous tennis player had “aseven-month injury layoff, which started after he lost in the second round at Wimbledon in 2012.” Since receiving PRP therapy for his knee, he has won his 28th Masters 1000 title, and an Olympic Gold medal. [5]

 

Stephen Curry

One of the most recent athletes to use PRP therapy has been the Golden State Warriors own MVP- Stephen Curry. “Curry suffered his injury during Game 4 of the Warriors' opening-round series against the Houston Rockets, on April 24,” according to writer Dan Devine. Curry underwent PRP Therapy earlier this year, and is triumphantly back on the court. [6]

 

Alex Rodriguez

 

As previously mentioned, the now-retired Yankees player was inspired by his friend Kobe Bryant to receive PRP Therapy. After undergoing hip surgery, A-Rod completed“a total of five PRP therapy sessions, after which he reportedly felt great,” in order to help speed up the healing process, and return to the field quicker. In fact, the PRP therapy worked so well for him that he ended up coming back to play much sooner than the team’s doctor had anticipated him to. [7,8]

 

Rafael Furcal

 

After straining his oblique muscle while he was playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Furcal received PRP therapy for a strained oblique muscle. Furcal then injured his hamstring, which “threatened to force him out an additional month, that is until he underwent PRP therapy,” in which he was able to return to the field sooner than predicted.[9]

 

Inspired by Kobe?

There’s a reason why PRP therapy is becoming so popular amongst high-profile athletes. Their first priority is to get back to the field and perform as best as they can- PRP therapy helps them accomplish this quickly and efficiently.

Inspire others like Kobe Bryant has inspired his fellow athletes! Why replace when you could regenerate?

 

CONTACT REGENERIS MEDICAL FOR A CONSULTATION

If you’re interested in learning more about this revolutionary procedure, call Regeneris Medical at 1-855-734-3678 to book your PRP consultation today.

 

 

Sources:

 

[1] https://www.mortonsneuroma.com/professional-athletes-and-platelet-rich-plasma-injections

 

[2] http://www.prptreatments.org/sports-medicine/athletes-using-prp/

 

[3] https://www.mortonsneuroma.com/professional-athletes-and-platelet-rich-plasma-injections

 

[4] http://grantland.com/features/kobe-bryant-dr-chris-renna-regenokine-knee-treatment/

 

[5] http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2449179/Rafael-Nadal-How-broken-star-rebuilt.html

 

[6] http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nba-ball-dont-lie/stephen-curry-had-platelet-rich-plasma-treatment-on-his-right-knee-182950035.html

 

[7]  http://grantland.com/features/kobe-bryant-dr-chris-renna-regenokine-knee-treatment/

 

[8] http://www.prptreatments.org/sports-medicine/athletes-using-prp/alex-rodriguez-prp-therapy/ [9] http://www.prptreatments.org/sports-medicine/athletes-using-prp/rafael-furcal-prp-therapy/

 

DISCLAIMER

Regeneris Medical® and affiliates do not claim that stem cell treatments or cellular therapies are a cure for any condition or disease. Adipose-derived stem cell therapies are investigational and are not a part of  FDA-approved stem cell therapies. The information and opinions on this website are for educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for advice from a medical professional. If you think you could benefit from stem cell therapies, we suggest patients research relevant information in addition to the information on our site. Be sure to consult a physician before deciding to participate in any investigational therapies.