Regeneris – regenerative medicine

A new approach, appealing to clients seeking a more natural method to facial rejuvenation, is regeneration with your own cells and more specifically, autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP). This is also referred to as autologous cellular regeneration (ACR) an aesthetic practice, which is a safe and tolerable procedure. Regenerative medicine is the production and injection of autologous platelet rich plasma.

It is well known that platelets have many functions. Platelets contain important growth factors that, when secreted, are responsible for:

• tissue regeneration and rejuvenation

• increasing collagen production

• recruiting other cells to the site of the injury

• initialising vascular in-growth

• inducing cell differentiation

• bone-mineralization

• extra cellular matrix formation

• non-allergenic

• it is a 'body own' physiological product vs. animal derived or human donor products.

• elimination of donor transmissible infections

• biological glue: for tissue adhesion especially in skin flaps, bone grafts and trauma.

These are vital steps in collagen regeneration and wound healing.

• tissue regeneration and rejuvenation

• increasing collagen production

• recruiting other cells to the site of the injury

• initialising vascular in-growth

• inducing cell differentiation

• bone-mineralization

• extra cellular matrix formation

• non-allergenic

• it is a 'body own' physiological product vs. animal derived or human donor products.

• elimination of donor transmissible infections

• biological glue: for tissue adhesion especially in skin flaps, bone grafts and trauma.

These are vital steps in collagen regeneration and wound healing.

Prior to treatment a blood sample of 10-20 mls is extracted from the patient. This blood is immediately placed in the centrifuge for 5-8 minutes. When centrifugation is complete your Plasma will be separated into three layers: (1) platelet - poor plasma, (2) red blood cells, and (3) the 'buffy coat' (i.e. platelets and white blood cells) from your red blood cells. The rich platelets are extracted from the base of the plasma gel. The platelets are injected into the deep dermis or fat layer of the skin. Platelets gradually increase collagen which can increase skin thickness and overall health of the skin.

The procedure takes approx 45 minutes to 1 hour per two test tubes. Following facial and body areas can be treated: eyes area, cheeks and mid face, thinning skin on the neck, jaw line and sub malar, back of hands, and other body areas.

After the facial rejuvenation you may expect minimal swelling, bruising and redness for 12-24 hours. Some patients experience headache. Some patients may feel faint. A bruise at the venapuncture site may be visible for 2-3 days. In rare cases, skin cellulites may occur which can be treated with antibiotics and cold compresses.

Not everyone is suitable for the treatment. Persons with skin disease (SLE, porphyria, allergies), cancer, chemotherapy, severe metabolic and systemic disorders, and abnormal platelet function (i.e. blood disorders). Anti-coagulation therapy and underlying sepsis excludes the use of PRP.

Results are visible at 3 weeks and improve gradually over ensuing months with improvement in texture and tone. Cosmeceutical and light therapies can enhance the results.