Regenerative medicine is becoming increasingly popular in medical aesthetics, with use of stem cells or platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in facial rejuvenation becoming more commonplace. These therapies can help generate collagen, improve skin density and enhance skin’s youthful appearance.
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Regenerative medicine is becoming increasingly popular in medical aesthetics, with use of stem cells or platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in facial rejuvenation becoming more commonplace. These therapies can help generate collagen, improve skin density and enhance skin’s youthful appearance.
Using stem cells in anti-aging products, like The Cell Mask by Spring Rejuvenation center, is on the rise. The facial mesh mask contains a stem cell growth matrix, peptides, hyaluronic acid, honeysuckle extract and several other growth factors that promote collagen production. While the center’s products utilize adult stem cell technology, they include no live stem cells or any DNA. The center’s polypeptide enriched media (P.E.M.) is an extract of stem cell conditioned media formulated with matrix proteins and composed of more than 380 cytokines and growth factors to help coordinate cells that support anti-aging properties.
“For a little over a year now the team at Springs has been focusing on bringing the best technologies available to help with skin health and aesthetics, which led the team to use stem cell technology in combination with already proven methods to help regrow collagen,” the Springs Rejuvenation team said. “We found it an excellent addition to reduce scars, wrinkles, acne, skin discoloration and post-procedure redness.”
Springs Rejuvenation center was founded in 2018 by Charles Pereyra, M.D., who developed the idea while finishing his undergraduate degree at Cornell University. Initially a stem cell and exosome treatment center focused on acute medical conditions and joint injuries, the Springs team recently turned their attention to skin health, adding exosome therapy to popular treatments like the Vampire/PRP facial, microneedling and non-surgical hair transplant. They are currently working on a device to help stimulate stem cell growth in a patient’s body and a new technology call TRS-4, which implants stem cells and other factors into the skin long-term.
“We’ve single-handedly seen what the power of stem cells can do to people’s lives for the better. From the same technology that is used for skin grafts for burn patients, we felt inspired to create a product with the same capabilities that benefit the skin but for cosmetic application.”
Regenerative therapies use platelet-rich plasma (PRP) taken from blood cells or adult stem cells collected from bone marrow and subcutaneous fat tissue. PRP has been used for more than 30 years to aid patients recovering from surgical, dental and orthopedic procedures. Fibrin, a fibrous, non-globular protein involved in blood clotting, is also used. One subset of Mesenchymal Stem Cells, adipose-derived stem cells (ADSC), are believed to be both effective and more easily obtainable. Lipoaspirates from the lower abdomen and inner thigh have higher concentrations of adipose-derived stem cells.
A study in the Journal of Personalized Medicine (January 2022), found ADSCs secrete antioxidative agents and ECM protein, promote wound healing, improve skin density and hydration and have anti-wrinkle properties. Regenerative medicine is continually innovating medical possibilities. As scientists explore the potential of stem cells, Pereyra foresees this healing agent representing the future of medicine.
“Stem Cell therapy is the future of medicine, and we want to make sure our patients get the best care possible,” Pereyra said. “Our goal is to help provide pain relief and improve the lifestyle of our clients on an individual basis. Having a high quality of life well into a person’s later years is very possible, and its possible now.”
