PRP
PRP USES YOUR BODY'S OWN HEALING MECHANISM - THE PLATELETS - TO HEAL INJURIES IN TENDONS, BONES AND MUSCLES. IN OTHER WORDS "MUSCULOSKELETAL CONDITIONS".
When you cut your finger the platelets in your blood clot to form a protective layer around the injury. They also emit growth factors which help heal your cut. Growth Hormone is one of many growth factors that we know.
PRP uses this mechanism for medicine. We take a small amount of your blood and spin it in a centrifuge to separate the platelets and plasma from the red and white blood cells (these are not responsible for healing). After separation the plasma and platelets are treated with light for 10 minutes and injected exactly where your injury is. This helps your body heal in the long term and in a very healthy way.
Conditions that PRP can be used to treat include orthopaedic conditions, osteoarthritis, bursitis, muscle strain, tendinitis and tendinosis.
(click links for information on conditions we commonly treat)
Watch the video below for a brief introduction to PRP.
Mesenchymal Stem Cells
Stem Cells are multipotent cells and have the potential to turn into many different types of cells, such as blood vessels, muscle, cartilage and bone.
STEM CELLS RELEASE GROWTH FACTORS
Like PRP, stem cells also release growth factors. Just more and for longer. Combined with its ability to regenerate tissue this makes stem cell procedures suitable not only for more severe musculoskeletal conditions, but also for a wide range of chronic diseases.
Read more about growth factors.
MESENCHYMAL STEM CELLS (MSCS)
We are working with stem cells from the patients own body. These are called mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) or adult stem cells.
At Surecell we use MSCs harvested from the patients tummy fat tissue, called Adipose derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells (AdMSCs).
Click here to read more about the procedure of stem cell treatments.
Click here to learn about the conditions that can be treated with stem cell therapy, including musculoskeletal conditions, diabetes mellitus, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and Crohn's disease.
Cosmetic PRP
Cells in the skin called dermal fibroblasts and adipocytes, or fat cells, are affected by PRP , reducing the appearance of wrinkles and promoting regeneration of tissues that create a more youthful facial appearance. Cosmetic PRP is also often used for discolouration, scarring and wrinkling of hands.
USES OF COSMETIC PRP:
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Uneven or dull skin tone
- Dehydrated and dry skin
- Fine, thin crepe skin around the eyes
- Fine, thin crepe skin on the neck and back of hands
- Mild scarring
- Scar improvement
- Active acne
- Acne scarring
- Improving skin elasticity
- Stretch marks
- Surgical/trauma Scars