What are Growth Factors?

Growth factors are natural substances that have the ability to stimulate cellular growth, proliferation, and differentiation. The processes of formation and breakdown continue as long as life exists. These regenerative molecules are responsible for rebuilding damaged tissue or organs.

What are stem cells?

Stem cells are the primary cells in our body that form all tissues and organs. These cells, which remain undifferentiated from the stages of human development in the womb, have the ability to divide indefinitely, renew themselves, and transform into different organs and tissues. When cells in our body, such as bone, muscle, cartilage, liver, nerve, and skin cells, divide, they create cells like themselves. Stem cells, on the other hand, can transform into different cell types depending on the signal they receive. These cells act as spare parts, producing new cells to replace old, diseased, or dead cells in the tissues where they are located. The main sources of these stem cells are bone marrow and adipose tissue, but they are also found in small amounts in the blood circulating in the veins. Since the others are difficult to obtain, the most practical option is to obtain them from blood.

How is the application performed?

Preparing this plasma is a process that requires special equipment and training. Approximately 50-80 cc of blood is drawn from the patient through a vein into tubes specially prepared for this purpose, containing anticoagulant medication. Growth factors and stem cells are separated using a device. It is injected into the application area (knee, shoulder, face, etc.) using a syringe. About 2 cc is also administered intravenously to stimulate general body repair. The finest needle tip is used when injecting into damaged tissue. The procedure is not very painful. No precautions are necessary afterwards. It is obtained by separating the person's own blood, meaning it does not contain any drugs or chemicals. In this respect, it carries no risk of allergy. If the treatment is to be applied to the face, injections and a device called a dermaroller are used.

The main areas of application for this treatment are:

• Craniosacral joint disorders
• Joint cartilage disorders
• Arthritis and calcifications
• Spinal and intervertebral disc degeneration
• Tendon and ligament problems
• Fractures with delayed healing
• Rheumatic diseases
• Treatment of diabetic wounds and infected wounds
• Slow-healing wounds
• Decubitus ulcers (pressure sores)
• Temporomandibular joint destruction, TME dysfunctions
• Arthrosis of the atlas axis and dens
• In implant stabilization
• In bone defects
• In polyneuropathies
• In complementary cancer treatments
• In multiple myeloma
• In anti-aging applications,
• In prolotherapy applications,
• In medical aesthetic and beauty applications
• Correction of wrinkles, hair problems
• Lip shaping
• Removal of scarring
• Keloid treatment, acne treatment
• Facelift, burn treatment
• Care of newly formed wounds
  
  20.09.2022
  Uzm. Dr. Mehmet Sefa YALÇIN