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What is Regenerative Medicine?

Regenerative medicine is a broad term covering a range of Alternative Medicine treatments:

Stem Cell Therapy
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections and Topical Treatments
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
IV Therapy
Prolotherapy
Exosomes
Anti-Aging Treatments

We all and age and our cells and systems stop working like they should. By regenerating and in some cases replacing damaged cells, pain and injury can be reversed to a degree.

Regenerative medicine can also be applied to the treatment of many other issues:

Sports injuries
Chronic pain,
Joint pain,
Hormonal imbalances

Our practitioners work with you to develop a plan to restore well-being, using your body’s natural ability to stimulate healing.

Areas of Treatment

This branch of medicine has many applications, including the treatment of:

Knee pain
Back pain
Neck pain
Shoulder pain
Sports injuries
Arthritis
Elbow pain
Ankle pain
Wrist and hand pain
Hip pain
Foot pain
Toe pain and numbness

Types of Regenerative Treatments

PLATLET RICH PLASMA (PRP)

What is PRP?

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy uses a concentration of a patient’s own platelets to accelerate healing or rejuvenation.

PRP is prepared by taking anywhere from one to a few tubes of your own blood and running it through a centrifuge to concentrate the platelets. These activated platelets are then injected or applied directly into the areas needing treatment. This releases growth factors that stimulate and increase the number of reparative cells your body produces.

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Platelets are valuable because they contain a large number of growth factors. These include epithelial and vascular epithelial growth factors, as well as fibroblast and connective tissue growth factors. Each type of growth promotes vital processes such as inflammatory response, blood vessel regeneration, tissue remodeling, and cell proliferation.

What are the benefits of platelet-rich plasma injections?

The growth factors contained in platelet-rich plasma are involved in almost every regenerative process in the body. When PRP is injected just beneath the skin, it stimulates collagen proliferation through which a number of benefits occur. PRP injections add volume to areas of the face that have begun to droop or atrophy. The cheeks can be rounded out and under eye hollows that cause dark circles and bags can be softened. Due to ongoing collagen remodeling, PRP injections also promote softer, smoother, tighter skin over time.

Injections of platelet-rich plasma are also beneficial because they are safe for all skin types and tones. The organic nature of treatment, using your own blood product, significantly reduces the potential for side effects such as allergic response.

How does PRP work for aesthetic rejuvenation?

Platelet-rich plasma is used in two ways to improve the appearance and overall vitality of the skin. The product may be injected beneath wrinkles, hollows, and areas of deflation and it may also be applied topically in a gentle microneedling procedure.

The way that PRP improves texture, volume, and radiance is by inducing numerous regenerative processes. The various growth factors that exist within blood plasma provide essential proteins, electrolytes, hormones, and other nutrients to the skin. Proteins are integral to the formation of fibrin polymer which lays a strong foundation for firm, youthful tissue. Platelets within the plasma naturally respond to injuries in the body, prompting accelerated tissue regeneration through vascular and cellular regrowth.

How long do PRP injections take?

PRP treatment with injections takes only slightly longer than an average injectable treatment. We begin with a standard blood draw. If desired, a topical numbing cream can be applied to the treatment area while blood is processed in the centrifuge. This takes just a few minutes. The provider carefully observes the face and may mark areas where injections are recommended. The entire process is typically complete within 15 to 20 minutes. Microneedling with PRP is also brief, taking approximately 30 minutes from start to finish.

What happens after the PRP Procedure?

Patients can resume normal activity immediately following their PRP procedure. Slight redness and swelling should be expected. Some patients notice minor bruising. These side effects typically disappear within the first day after treatment.

How long will it take to see results?

Patients who undergo microneedling with PRP may notice an immediate boost in the radiance and softness of their skin. PRP injections work beneath the surface to restructure the collagen matrix in superficial tissue, so results from injections alone become more noticeable after a few weeks.

As healing mechanisms increase, patients notice improvements such as:

Smoother texture due to improved collagen formation.
More radiance due to new blood vessel formation.
Fresher, younger-looking skin due to the influx of vital nutrients.

What are the advantages of PRP vs. other injectables?

Studies have indicated that patients treated with platelet-rich plasma facials and facelifts find that their results continue to improve over time. Several months after treatment, the effects of cellular regeneration may be even more noticeable than they are right after microneedling or injections. This is because plasma stimulates cellular activity in which collagen and elastin are remodeled.

From research, we can recognize that Platelet-rich plasma progressively improves the skin while other injectables gradually degrade as the body metabolizes the foreign substance. The results of PRP treatments may continue to improve for more than a year, providing results that last up to two years or more. Furthermore, research suggests that the cellular stimulation achieved with annual PRP treatments could offset the natural degenerative aging process.

EXOSOMES

STEM CELLS

Stem cells are an important part of regenerative medicine. Many people use the phrases interchangeably, and stem cells are the most common association with the term “regenerative medicine.”

Why consider stem cell therapy? Here are some of the observed benefits:

Addresses the underlying cause of injury, pain and degeneration
May make it possible to avoid surgery
Outpatient procedure – return home the same day as your injections
No anesthesia or prolonged surgical recovery
Harnesses the power of your cells to heal your body
May reduce or eliminate dependence on pain medications
May speed up the healing process following an injury
Decreases inflammation
Reduces pain
May improve range of motion of the treatment area

HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY

Hormone Replacement Therapy

Hormone therapy is for both men and women. Your hormones play an important role in how you feel each day and are referred to as Messengers of the Body. They regulate many systems, including those related to sleep, metabolism and reproduction.

As you age, or as a result of certain health conditions, hormone levels decrease. Especially important are the levels of testosterone, estrogen and progesterone. They have a big impact on how you feel. The right balance of hormones keeps you feeling energetic and active. Hormonal decline leads to a wide array of undesirable outcomes:

sleeplessness

fatigue

foggy thinking

low energy

weight gain

loss of lean muscle.

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) restores your levels to improve the way you feel.

What are Bioidentical Hormones?

Bioidentical hormones are manufactured in a lab to be identical to naturally occurring hormones, which is why they are favored by regenerative medicine practitioners. They are most often sourced from plants.

What do Bioidentical Hormones do?

Your doctor may recommend hormone replacement therapy as a way to alleviate:

Lack of energy

Poor sleep

Decreased libido

Lack of interest in your favorite activities

Weight gain or weight fluctuations

Loss of muscle mass

Difficulty concentrating

Vaginal dryness

Hot flashes

High cholesterol

High risk of heart disease

Loss of bone density

Thinning hair

A baseline will be established through blood testing. From there, we will be able to determine whether you can benefit from HRT.

Hormones may be administered in a shot, oral pill, as a gel or cream, or as an implanted pellet. The dose is based on the symptoms you are seeking to alleviate, as well as your age and health history. Follow-up discussions are very important to monitor how the dose is working or not working for you.

Will I Have to Stop Hormone Replacement Therapy at a Certain Age?

Not necessarily. There is not a predetermined age at which it is no longer safe. Instead, your health will need to be carefully evaluated to make sure you are still a good candidate. As a person ages, they may be more likely to have the risk factors that increase the side effects possible with HRT.

Get Started on the HRT Process

In some situations, stem cell therapy can be combined with bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. But it also often makes sense to perform HRT as a standalone treatment. Schedule a consultation to find out what’s right for you.

ANTI AGING TREATMENTS

ANTI-AGING

The aging process is one of those things in life that is truly inevitable. Although nothing can stop you from getting older, you can take certain steps to age gracefully and age well. Taking good care of your body is a great way to encourage youthful vitality from the inside, out. While treatments like BOTOX® Cosmetic effectively soften the signs of aging at a skin-deep level, a healthy lifestyle combined with regenerative therapy address aging at a cellular level.

The Best Anti-Aging: Eating Well and Exercise!

Sometimes the most basic measures are the ones we don’t want to take. Eating well, staying active, limiting the unhealthy habits in your life – all of these basics are a good way to age well. Supplementation can also be beneficial. Collagen supplements are generally well tolerated, with few reported side effects, are available in pill or powder form, and may help improve your skin, hair and nails, joints, increase muscle mass, promote heart health, and more. Other vitamins and oils can also fill in any gaps in your nutrition. You and your practitioner can decide on a regimen that will be most beneficial for you. It is also important to stay socially connected. All too often we can become isolated. Stay in touch with old friends and seek out new friendships. It’s an important part of overall wellness.

Micro-Needling Facial with PRP or Exosomes

Platelet-rich plasma injections are used to stimulate healing in deteriorating or injured joints, tendons and ligaments. And PRP can also be used for facial rejuvenation!

Your blood is made up of red and white blood cells, and platelets and plasma. By isolating the platelets, we can introduce concentrated growth factors directly to tissue. When applied to the skin, these platelets work to refresh, revive and stimulate firm, youthful skin.

First, micro-needling is performed to open up the skin. A handheld device containing tiny needles gently creates micro-punctures in the surface of the skin. In so doing, micro-needling makes the skin more receptive to the topical application of PRP. Adding Exosomes to the treatment increases fibroblast production by 180% and collagen production by 300%.

Other Skin Therapies

C02, IPL, Dermabrasion, Chemical Peels in our office and your skin care routine at home can all contribute towards keeping your skin fresh and your cells renewed. Click on each topic for more information.

Hormone Therapy

Hormones – particularly estrogen, progesterone and testosterone – naturally decline as we age. These hormonal imbalances are in part responsible for some of the less desirable effects of aging: weight gain, sleeplessness, loss of lean muscle, fatigue, impaired concentration. By introducing specific hormones into the body, we can level out some of these imbalances. First, blood work must be completed to get accurate levels and to see which hormones could use a boost. Hormones may be administered via a shot, an implantable pellet, a pill or a topical cream. Over time, you should start feeling a reduction in the undesirable symptoms listed above as your hormones are replenished.

Assessing Your Goals and Treatment Options

Arrange a consultation if you are ready to learn more about anti-aging treatments using regenerative medicine techniques. PRP, exosomes, hormonal therapy and other methods may be the right way to restore youthfulness from the inside out!

IV THERAPY - COMING SOON TO EXCELLENCE

What is IV Therapy?

IV therapy is a good way to get vitamins, minerals, and amino acids into your body while bypassing the digestive system. IV therapy is an intravenous delivery route directly to your cells. This area of regenerative medicine is beneficial as a form of maintenance and rejuvenation. It is also a way to mitigate the side effects of chemotherapy, radiation and other treatments for chronic illness.

Hydration, Vitamins and Minerals

Depending on the specific ingredients you want to infuse in the solution, your IV therapy can deliver hydration as well as nutrition.

The benefits are many:

Replenishes nutrients

Supports healthy immune system

Boosts energy

Promotes healthy aging

Boosts physical stamina and performance

Prevents dehydration

Detoxes the system

Soothes gut problems

Eases chronic pain

Reduces fatigue

Prevents muscle aches and cramps

The IV solution may help you sleep better and prevent mood swings. It may be the right way to sharpen your focus and concentration. IV solutions can help treat and prevent the common cold and the flu. IV therapy provides 100 percent absorption of the minerals and vitamins in the solution, whereas supplements taken by mouth can never be absorbed this completely.

What's in the Bag?

Common IV ingredients include:

B vitamins

Multi-vitamin

Vitamin C

Vitamin D

Calcium

Iron

Potassium

Folate

Magnesium

Zinc

Folic Acid

Selenium

Glutathione

Alpha Lipoic Acid

The solution is customized to your needs and certain add-ins can be incorporated into an existing IV offering.

You may also have the option of choosing the Myers’ Cocktail, named after Dr. John Myers, who developed the IV solution in the 60s. This IV cocktail contains vitamins B and C, magnesium and calcium. It is linked to an array of beneficial outcomes, including anti-aging. It has been used to address problematic digestion, fatigue, low energy and chronic disease symptoms. Whether you are an athlete wanting to boost recovery, a person wanting to cure a hangover, or someone who is dealing with the serious symptoms of chronic illness, a Myers’ Cocktail IV may be helpful to you.

What is IV Treatment Like?

The treatment itself is quite comfortable. You’ll be able to relax with an audio book, listen to a podcast or check your inbox while the solution is administered. It can take anywhere from 30 minutes to a couple of hours. You will get the appointment estimate ahead of time so you can plan accordingly.

Feel like yourself again

Regenerative Medicine Hanford, Alternative Medicine Hanford

Schedule a consult to find out if regenerative treatments may be right for you. As a first step, your current symptoms and health conditions must be assessed. After an exam and consultation, you will be armed with the right information to make this choice.

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