RejuvenateYou PRP Facial, More Youthful Appearance

One of our newest services we have added is the PRP Facial, which is commonly known as the "Vampire Facial" (coined by Charles Runels).  The PRP Facial gained popularity because of Kim Kardashian.  Everyone wants to know what are the benefits and differences the PRP Facial and Botox.  

Patient's blood being drawn

PRP stands for Platelet Rich Plasma, and this procedure harnesses the platelets and growth factors from your own blood to stimulate a cell response.  These stem cells help you grow new collagen and blood vessels, repair and regenerate damaged skin, and help slow or reverse the signs of aging.  As we age most people notice the following signs:

• Crow's Feet
• Lip and Frown Lines
• Deep depressions around nose and mouth
• Volume loss in cheeks
• Sagging around the jaw line
• Dehydrated skin
• Overall unhealthy skin, texture and tone

PRP in the syringe

PRP is an extract of your own blood that contains three to five times more platelets, growth factors, and active proteins for tissue and injury healing.  In our own practice we have successfully used PRP with individuals and athletes to accelerate wound healing; repair tendon, ligament and joint damage; and help regrow muscle and bone.  When PRP is placed back in the skin by injection or mico-needling, it initiates a localized stem cell response.  Over the weeks and months following treatment, this stem cell response recruits collagen-producing cells called fibroblasts.  The fibroblasts replaced damaged skin with healthy skin to give a refreshed and youthful look.

PRP being injected into the patient's face

Within a few weeks of treatment, an overall improvement in hydration, texture and tone can be noticeable.  The effects of cosmetic PRP can last twelve months to two years depending on lifestyle (i.e. sun exposure, lifestyle, eating habits, etc.).

Patient going in the Hyperbaric Chamber for an hour

Two things we add with our PRP treatment we feel benefits our patients and expedites the healing capacity of the results.  Once the procedure is done we put a cooling mask on the patient and place the patient in the Hyperbaric Chamber for one hour.  The link to the previous blogpost on the Hyperbaric Chamber addresses the benefits of the hyperbaric chamber for athletes in expediting healing and recovery.   Secondly, we give our patients VitaliTrek Multi-Cream when they get out of the hyperbaric chamber.  The VitaliTrek Multi-Cream is an All-Natural product rich in growth factors and promotes healing and tissue repair, and can be used daily or as needed.

Post PRP Facial, minimal swelling

The pictures in this blog are of our 58 year old patient who recently got the PRP Facial followed by one hour of the Hyperbaric Chamber.  As you can see in the pictures the swelling was kept to a minimum after the procedure.  Our patient remarked that the face continued to get tighter and more youthful in the following weeks, with peak results obtained around week four.  Our patient was extremely happy with the procedure.

Why should someone use PRP over Botox?  The main thing is Botox is a synthetic chemical, whereas PRP is using the patient's own blood, thus the body will not consider it a foreign substance in comparison to Botox.  If someone is looking for immediate results PRP is not the right solution.  But if someone wants a natural, longer lasting solution, then a PRP Facial is a viable alternative to Botox.

4 Weeks after PRP, Patient very happy with results

For more information on the PRP Facial for anyone wanting a natural solution for a more youthful appearance feel free to call us in Bradenton (941) 448-1199. You can also reach us on our website at www.rejuvenate-you.org or via email at info@rejuvenate-you.org

RejuvenateYou K-9 Revive, All-Natural Supplement for Dogs and Cats dealing with Arthritis and Low Energy

In today's society, pets have become and integral part of the family structure. Because of the importance of pets, owners have become very conscientious about the health and quality of life of those pets. With the average person far outliving their pets, the want for health and longevity of the family pet is certainly understandable.

Cover Boys: Marco (14 Year Old) & Babu (13.5 Year Old).

In North America, millions of pets suffer from chronic arthritis and other aging diseases. The vast array of conventional drugs used to treat these conditions often has serious and even fatal side effects. Because of these side effects, animal health care providers are continually seeking quality alternative treatments. In Gallup, New Mexico, velvet antler, which has no known side effects, has had remarkable results on almost 80% of the 200 animals with clinical arthritis.

In addition to regenerative effects on joint cartilage and joint fluid, velvet antler also has a positive effect on the immune system. This boost often creates a feeling of well being, which affects the appetite and attitude of animals under treatment.

Why does velvet antler work better than some single nutrient natural products on the market? The combination of nutrients available in velvet antler provides a synergistic effect. The result of combining efforts of many nutrients shows a much greater gain than the effort of a single nutrient. Some of the positive effects of velvet antler in animals are:

• Improved hair coat.
• Improved kidney function.
• Increased reproductive performance.
• Accelerated wound healing.

All are important issues for pets from young to old. Average daily cost for an owner to supplement his/her pet with velvet antler only costs a few cents. Work is currently underway to study effectiveness of velvet antler in young animals of breeds that have a high incidence of hip dysplasia. Hip dysplasia is an inherited disease of the hip and elbow joints. The joints begin deteriorating early in life, leading to severe pain and loss of function. Some breeds, such as the German Shepherd and Labrador, have a greater risk than smaller breeds. Velvet antler appears to slow the progression of the disease and increases the animal's quality of life. There is also some indication that velvet antler's use in puppies promotes bone and muscle growth. With athletic animals, velvet antler is useful in speeding up muscle recovery and preventing soreness after hard workouts. In horses, positive effects are being noted in muscular-skeletal conditions, hoof and hair growth, and wound healing.

I can personally tout the benefits as I use it on my two Standard Poodles who are 14 years old and 13.5 years old respectively.  My 14 year old Marco was starting to deal with arthritis issues, and I noticed his mobility had decreased.  Moreover, when Marco would chase after the ball his right hip would give out, and he would sit down.  I had been seeing the benefits of Velvet Elk Antler for my own personal use and with our clients, so I started the search to find a product for my dog.  I found this All-Natural Elk Powder (50/50 Mix of Velvet Elk Antler and Liver) and started giving him two spoonfuls during feeding.  Within 3 days I noticed an increase in energy, more alertness, and I was seeing more strength in his hip.  I would have the dogs play with the tennis ball and I was blown away how much energy Marco had AND the fact his hip was not giving out and it was much stronger.  My dogs have been on K-9 Revive ever since and will not be off of it for the rest of their lives.

Because of how much success my dogs have had with it I was able to influence John and Pattie to give it to their 8 year old dog Ruby.  In this video you get to hear their own words the improvement that K9 Revive has had with Ruby's daily activities:

K9 Revive comes in a 2.5 ounce container or 12 ounce container.  Simply use 1 tsp per every 20 pounds of weight of your pet.  One container will last a month for a typical 50 pound dog (fed once a day).  Do not let the name fool you, as the K9 Revive can also be used for your Cat!  Can be stored in a cool dry place. Cost is $49.95 per container.

Velvet antler is not a cure-all, but it can definitely improve the quality of life for an animal and it’s a safe all-natural product, renewable resource that every pet owner should consider.

For more information about K9 Revive Pet Supplement go to their website at www.k9revive.com or call (941) 803-4422