In the procedure adipose tissue is removed from the patient using mini-liposuction, and processed with a combination of PRP (platelet rich plasma) and low laser light. Four hours later literally tens of millions of the patient's own newly activated stem and regenerative cells are administered back into the body and immediately begin working. Alvaro H. Skupin MD,FACP,FCCP utilizes the AdiStem technology, AdiStem is the world's leading provider of Autologous Adipose-derived Adult Stem Cell products and procedures. ADISTEM's Adipose Stem Cell Therapy treatment is a major advancement in disease care," says Alvaro H. Skupin MD,FACP,FCCP. "There's no doubt the most exciting frontier in medicine now is adult stem cell therapy derived from fat. This is going to completely change the way patients are treated over the course of their lives and how we look at disease in the human body.

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STEMPROCELL™

brings the benefits of bioscience to a wide variety of patients. STEMPROCELL™ has seen beneficial results in individuals recently diagnosed with chronic debilitating diseases, offering a viable, efficient, supplemental therapy to enhance the body's natural ability to heal. It also provides an invaluable source of rejuvenation to the tissues, being one of the most sought after procedures for age management. This innovative procedure, available on site at our Coral Gables center is based in the use of Autologous Adipose derived Stem Cells. STEMPROCELL™ focuses on providing a supplemental approach for alleviating symptoms associated with Emphysema, Asthma, Chronic Bronchitis, Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis. There are also innumerable aesthetic uses.

What is a Stem Cell?

Stem cells are the building blocks of the body. When a disease or injury strikes, these stem cells respond to specific signals and set about to facilitate healing by differentiating into specialized cells required for the body's repair. That is, provided they exist in sufficient numbers and receive the correct signals when disease or injury occurs. When they do not, the end result is an inadequate or compromised healing response.

This also relates to the aging process we all go through, the stem cell numbers decrease, as does the plasticity of the stem cells. This results in the inevitable aging of our bodies. Stem cell therapy can slow and rejuvenate aged tissue.

Principles behind the procedure:

Your fat is medicine, contains millions of stem cells...
Adipose tissue, commonly referred to as fat is the human body's richest known source of adult stem cells. Adult stem cells are found in all organs of the body but the adipose tissue by far holds the most healing potential.

Scientific research has found that a sample of peripheral blood contains about 10,000 stem cells, bone marrow contains about 50,000 adult stem cells and of those only 25 to 50% are mesenchymal stem cells; in the other hand, adipose tissue yields an incredible 10-60 million stem cells per sample and 95% of them are mesenchymal stem cells, capable of differentiating into various cell types that repair the body.
Mesenchymal stromal StemCells appear to be one of the body's ablest tools for self-repair.

They are capable of performing three important functions with unique abilities:

• Plasticity: Potential to change into other cell types.
• Homing: Travel to the damaged tissue.
• Engraftment: Attachment to the damaged tissue

Stem cells treatments will completely alter the way we practice medicine. These are the cells from which we are made, and when we re-introduce them to a diseased body, positive changes occur.

Why STEMPROCELL™ ?

STEMPROCELL™ is a cutting edge procedure, based on the application of your own stem cells. Compared to harvesting from bone marrow, adipose tissue is easier to get in larger volumes if needed, is less painful, and involves lower risks while yielding many more mesenchymal stem cells. STEMPROCELL™ is performed implementing the highest medical standards.

What does the procedure involve?

Adipose tissue is removed from the patient by mini liposuction and processed with Adistem protocol to obtain stem cells, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is processed to obtain Growth Factors Rich Plasma then the stem cells are activated with ADISTEM laser. Afterwards, literally millions of the patient's own newly activated stem cells are administered back into the body and immediately begin working.

What's the length of the procedure?

The STEMPROCELL™ procedure can be completed by our highly skilled physicians in 4-5 hours. Because patients will be treated with local anesthesia the procedure is practically painless and fits easily into an active lifestyle.

Are there any side effects?

The side effects of STEMPROCELL™ include minimal swelling and some bruising and redness at the procedure site and occasional nausea or headaches for the first 24 hours following the procedure.

Dr. Vasilis Paspaliaris is the founder of ADISTEM, the world's leading provider of Adipose-Derived Adult Stem Cells products and procedures. Dr Pasparialis' Autologous Adipose stem cell protocol constitutes a major advancement in disease care and has been extremely promising for patients suffering from many forms of degenerative diseases. more...

Alvaro H. Skupin MD,FACP,FCCP is considered an innovator in providing a pathway to Adipose Stem Cell Therapy and regenerative medicine to restore vibrant health and quality of life for thousands of people with degenerative diseases around the world. He is dedicated to the highest medical and ethical standards. more...