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I THINK most of you will agree that life has become too fast-paced
and modernization and technology have affected us in many ways, be
these positive or otherwise. We are required to work longer and
longer hours. There are more paper works to finish, more tasks to
complete, more responsibilities added not only to our job
descriptions but in our familial obligations as well. We are
constantly consumed with thoughts about paying the bills, meeting
deadlines, making endless phone calls and answering e-mails. This
reality confronts us with the continual feeling of being hurried and
preoccupied, and never allows us to rest and find our preferred
peaceful and quiet moments. And without any warning, this harried
life will take its toll on our weary and tired bodies, whether we
like it or not, whether we are prepared for it or not.
Fortunately for many of us, there are new
discoveries and innovations in the field of medical science that can
help us counter many of the effects of pressure and anxieties
brought about by our daily activities.
Cell Therapy is one of the most incredible and
astounding discoveries of this generation. We have probably heard
about cell therapy sometime in our lives, most often connected with
readings about the skin and fat content of our body. Now a new form
of cell therapy is on its way of improving lives in the Philippines.
This time, it utilizes the patient’s own bioactive platelet-rich
plasma (which comes from the blood) with the aim to regenerate
damaged skin and hypodermal tissues and makes use of a
bio-stimulation injection technique to infuse the plasma (a portion
of one’s own blood).
This platelet-rich plasma is removed after blood
is taken from a patient using a syringe that is then centrifuged to
separate other blood components. The plasma is rich in growth
factors released by platelets and white blood cells, and serves as a
natural alternative for dermal volumetric regeneration and
rejuvenation (that is often used for face lifts and volume addition
to the thinned out facie).
The plasma is then injected into and under the
skin’s second layer. This substance acts as a biologic scaffold
that serves as a controller giving out “structure and signal”
instructions to direct the stimulation of the 5 major steps in the
regeneration process as follows: formation of a tridimensional
fibrin scaffold, release of growth factors (thrombocytes and
leukocytes), chemo-attraction of macrophages and stem cells,
induction of stem cell proliferation and differentiation.
The overall effect of this cell therapy is the
initiation of tissue regeneration and rejuvenation, expediting the
wound healing process, as a biologic glue for tissue adhesion, and
provision of a more environment-friendly medium for stem cell
growth.
Its main indication for use is to fill volume
defects such as deep wrinkles, depressed or concave scars,
improvement of skin texture/circulation and hastening of wound
healing in chronic ulcers as in bed sores and in burn injuries.
For comments or suggestions,
call 373-1558, 414-5880,
(0917) 497-6261, or e-mail at gc_beltran@yahoo.com.
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