Regenerative Medicine

Regenerative medicine provides a safe, minimally invasive way to replace and/or repair tissues and cells. It relies on your body’s natural healing process to promote recovery and well-being. At Regenerative Services in Montebello, New York, anti-aging, functional medicine, and regenerative medicine specialist Marina Novie, FNP, offers several regenerative medicine choices, including stem cell treatments and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy. Call Regenerative Services to schedule a regenerative medicine consultation, or book your appointment online today.

What is regenerative medicine?

Regenerative medicine replaces tissues damaged by injury, disease, or aging. Instead of masking symptoms with medication or surgery, it uses specific cells in your body to promote healing.

Regenerative medicine often treats musculoskeletal injuries like sprains and torn cartilage. However, it can also be used for anti-aging purposes, making your skin look younger and less wrinkly.

Which types of regenerative medicine are there?

At Regenerative Services, Marina offers several types of regenerative medicine, including:

Stem cell treatments

Stem cells are one of the most common cells used in regenerative medicine. These cells are unique because they’re the foundation for all the cells in your body. This means they become the specific types of cells — muscle, cartilage, etc. — and help you recover after an injury.

Cartilage regeneration

Marina might recommend cartilage regeneration if you have knee osteoarthritis or another health problem causing cartilage damage.

During cartilage regeneration, Marina injects healthy cartilage cells into a damaged joint. Once the cells enter your body, they encourage the growth of new, healthy cartilage, relieving pain, reducing inflammation, and restoring mobility.

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP)

PRP is a type of regenerative medicine that creates a platelet-rich solution from your blood. Platelets are microscopic solids in your blood that boost healing. PRP can promote healing after an injury but has cosmetic uses.

For example, injecting a PRP solution into specific areas on your face –– something called a ‘vampire facial’ –– can reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, improve your skin’s texture, and minimize acne scars.

Prolotherapy

Prolotherapy is a regenerative medicine technique that treats musculoskeletal pain.

This treatment involves Marina injecting a concentrated sugar solution into a painful area, like a shoulder or elbow. Once the solution enters your body, it causes mild inflammation that causes your body to repair itself. It increases blood flow to the affected joint, triggering the growth of new, healthy cells and tissue.

How quickly does regenerative medicine work?

The time it takes for regenerative medicine to work will depend on the problem treated and how severe your symptoms are. Some people experience immediate relief after just one treatment, but Marina typically recommends a series of treatments several weeks apart.*

Call Regenerative Services to schedule a regenerative medicine consultation, or book your appointment online today.

*Individual recommendations may vary.