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 "Body Repair Workshop" in Tampa, FL

We have to look at our body like an automobile.  No matter how long you drive your car you need to refuel, get the oil changed, balance and rotate the tires, and maintain the car.  If you don’t maintain your car…then you are stuck with a car in your garage or your mechanic’s garage!  What we want to do is restore your car back to a well oiled machine.

Which car do you want to be??

What has happened in our society is that we forgot to put proper fuel in our bodies.  This has lead to an epidemic with our overall health where obesity, diabetes, and heart disease are climbing at an alarming rate.  Insanity is doing something over and over and expecting different results.  Now it’s time to change your health pattern and get better results.

During this seminar with Dr. Bino Rucker, M.D. we plan to go over a broad range of topics.  The main points we will talk about are as follows:

1. Diet (i.e. Food, Supplements, and Exercise)

2. Hormonal Issues

3. Chronic Fatigue

3. Chronic Injuries or Sports Injuries

4. Aesthetic Procedures

5. Fortifying the Mind and Spirit

This will give us a broad range of topics to cover and go in any direction.  Moreover, we would like to keep it informal and have our guests ask any questions or bring up any topics they want us to talk about in more detail.

Same woman, but a totally different person!

Lastly, being that April Lane has been gracious enough to host all of us at her home I thought we could  all supply the food and bring a pot luck meal…..but the catch is I want each dish to be Paleo friendly.  That means no starch, grains, legumes, processed foods, sugars, or dairy.  You can go to www.paleodietlifestyle.com or Google a dish you want to make and type paleo in front of it.  This would be a great way for new people to get acquainted to the Paleo Diet and have the ability to try different dishes.

If you have questions you want to ask prior to the seminar feel free to send us an email at info@rejuvenate-you.org and we will make sure that question is addressed during the seminar.  Please RSVP so I can get a head count if you don't sign up via Facebook.

Location: 7814 Riverwood Oaks Drive Riverview Florida 33578

Date: March 22, 2013 

Time: 6PM til you guys know all the answers!

Don't worry Bradenton/Sarasota...we will be doing one in the near future as I didn't want you to feel left out.  Thank you very much and we are looking forward to a fun and informative night!