Factors to Consider in Stem Cell "Facelifts" and Treatments

[@NolaTheAlamoChiliQueen]

Thank you for this information. I'm reading and listening to everything I can find so that whatever procedure I pick, I will make an informed decision.

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

You're welcome, Nola A! It's great you are doing that. I make these videos so people can make better, more informed decisions about cosmetic procedures.

[@kathieli4844]

Yes it’s really intensive treatment for both medical health and skin face rejuvenation. I had been doing that over 15years.

[@sues.3527]

Great video (and warning)! Would be very interested in seeing a video on skin boosting. Thanks for all of the great information!

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi Sue S., Thanks for the idea! I will try do one sometime in the near future. Thanks for watching the video, and I'm glad you found it informative!

[@northa3617]

Thank you for being honest, tho the new research regarding fillers should be mentioned, with how it lasts up to if not longer than 10 years and even expands and might migrate with time. Continuously massaging the filler into place is very important!

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi @northa3617, Migration of filler can be prevented by placing filler deeper, at the bone level, where it is held in place by the overlying muscle layer. You can refer to this video about it - kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6K1pKeYgciWhZY If hyaluronic acid filler lasts longer than expected, it can be dissolved. Dissolving filler is another procedure reliant on technique, and the expertise to reach filler in deeper tissue. You can refer to these videos about it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6nIoYd8jZ1mgsU kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmPEY2aAfteZbNk

[@ainsleyspencer4555]

I do appreciate you in this Wonderful Industry Dr Prasad thanks I learned a lot from you Sir I respect your Integrity

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Thank you very much for your kind words, Ainsley Spencer. And thanks for watching!

[@heidigone]

This is such a good video. I love how it is presented. I will definitely take this advice.

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Thank you so much for your kind words, Heidi Gone! I'm glad you found the video informative.

[@aminaben1166]

Thank you Doctor for this valuable information. Can I ask what's the cost of the procedure?

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi @aminaben1166 , If you're asking about the Structural Volumizing procedure, We don’t have set costs for treatment as each patient has different needs, and some treatments are more extensive than others. You can contact our offices or our websites for a price range. Our offices are located in Manhattan, New York City which you can call at [phone]; Garden City, Long Island at [phone]; or Vienna, Virginia at [phone]. You can also reach us through www.prasadcosmeticsurgery.com, www.puffyeyes.com, or www.eyelifts.com by filling out a contact form, and we will get back to you. I hope to hear from you soon.

[@hanssmith8901]

Plz tell me the co was the cost of the prp for hair loss the highest it can cost so that I can save

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi HANSARAJOO MULLIAH, I don’t administer PRP alone for hair loss because it has a limited effect on hair, usually just short-term hair growth. Also, the number of sessions needed does vary, and the longevity of results is unpredictable. TrichoStem™ Hair Regeneration is a PRP combination treatment where PRP is the activator of the main ingredient extracellular matrix by ACell. TrichoStem™ Hair Regeneration is a one-time treatment for most patients, and can last up to 5 years and beyond, depending on the aggressiveness of the hair loss pattern. You don't need repeat injections periodically, and many older TrichoStem™Hair Regeneration patients don’t use maintenance drugs like finasteride, but finasteride is a must for our younger male patients with very early and aggressive hair loss due to high DHT-sensitivity asTrichoStem™ Hair Regeneration is not a DHT-blocker. PRP injections for hair loss are needed indefinitely. Hair Regeneration patients can stop using minoxidil completely, or be weaned off it to prevent a sudden hair shed. The cost of the Hair Regeneration varies with the extent of treatment needed. However, at it’s full cost, it’s priced at about half of a single FUT hair transplant, or about a third of an FUE transplant performed in the US. Our offices are located in the USA in Manhattan, New York City which you can call at [phone], Garden City, Long Island at [phone], or Vienna, Virginia at [phone]. You can also reach us through www.prasadcosmeticsurgery.com, www.nyhairloss.com, or www.trichostem.com by filling out a contact form, and we will get back to you regarding price range. I hope to hear from you soon.

[@pamelafaulkner3903]

I really like you and your professionalism. Thank u 4 your wisdoms

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Thank you for kind words, Pamela Faulkner! And you're welcome! I'm really happy you are finding the videos informative.

[@pamelafaulkner3903]

Amiya Prasad, M.D. Dr. I know u r a gifted ⎌plastic surgeon but do u know of a hair growth product that helps to restore thinning hair loss? I would be ever so grateful.. it’s for myself.

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi@@pamelafaulkner3903, You'd be happy to know that I have treated female pattern hair loss patients since early in my career, but since 2011 I've administered an industry leading treatment for pattern hair loss patients that thickens thinning hair, and stimulates growth from dormant hair follicles currently not growing. I do have many videos about it, but you can refer to these recent ones specifically for female pattern hair loss: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4XFkHisr5adf68 kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3qpfWRjoteaZqs kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6LUipd6iZ6dpKs

[@amnab203]

Hello sir. Is diluted sculptra good for undereye rejuvenation?? Is PRF better than PRP for skin improvement??

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi, Sculptra triggers metabolic processes to create volume, so it's not as predictable as a filler, and may not be effective if diluted. Platelet-rich fibrin matrix is still PRP, but with added calcium chloride to make into a gel for slow release of healing and growth factors. I hope this clarifies things for you.

[@alixandrinafortis5044]

Hi. Thank you Dr Prasad. I have read that currently stem cells are being harvested from an individuals teeth. These undifferentiated stem cells can be grown and then banked cryogenically for future use in growing teeth, organs, etc. No baby umbilical cords involved. Maybe cosmetic applications will also be found. 😎 That would be nice!! We are an inch away from from the miraculous! Eight years ago, I was in your office and in the waiting room I chatted with a woman and her 11 yo daughter who had loss 80 percent of her hair. She was waiting to have a PRP treatment for hair loss. Just to say that I can vouch for Dr Prasad's forward thinking proactive approach. He is not pushy and he is a great listener. He is nit a salesman. He truly has the patient's interests uppermost.

[@mikebyrd546]

why is it that you don't post before and after of your facelifts?

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi @mikebyrd546, Here are some of my facelift videos that feature before and afters of facelifts I perform: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpezZ3dqrLySfrM kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYOWkHmlg6hrbas kzbin.info/www/bejne/kH-0ZHVvmMSboKc kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXnEkpSHl7eqrKc "Stem cell" facelifts are most often procedures that involve facial fat grafting, and not actual facelifts, so the examples I used in the video are for facial fat grafting, and alternatives to facial fat grafting. I hope this clarifies things for you.

[@TheMrc1981]

I lost mandibular bone due to trauma/surgery. I have laxity, scars, im too young..:/ do you think i can make it with prp and at bone level? :(

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi @TheMrc1981, Sorry to hear about your problem. PRP is not a volume treatment, so placing it at the bone level won't do anything for your issue. You can refer to the video about how filler can be placed at the bone level to enhance the jawline. You can also refer to these videos about enhancing the jawline with filler: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqCWioN-iJugjtk kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpeyp6GHop5qh8U

[@anell6739]

Nice information sir ..from india

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Thank you, anell khumar 17! I'm glad you found the video informative!

[@angelamarkopoyloy7546]

Is stem cell therapy the same as the nano stem cell therapy where the fat is harvested and applied on the face as mesotherapy?

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi Angela Markopoyloy, "Stem cell therapy" is a general term, but it can include fat harvesting which is then refined, then injected to the treatment area. Mesotherapy is not practiced in the US, but they consist of vitamin injections, not fat. I hope this clarifies things for you.

[@downtovenus]

U so kind and professional

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Thank you for your kind words, downtovenus!

[@guardianangel17870]

Helpful information…thank you doctor But do you think filler deep to the bone won’t cause loosening of skin To be honest I was advised to have stem cell procedure but after dissolving filler…well I’m kind of confused now I really appreciate your opinion.

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi Ghada Kurdi, Fillers won't stretch or loosen the skin. I did make a video about it, for your reference - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqmYZWOneauVqNU

[@panneerskitchen111]

Hi doctor. Hope things are great with you. I have a pigmentation and pores not so serious, however is it safe to go through stem cell treatment.

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi Panneer Selvam, "Stem cell treatment" is too broad a category to say they're all safe. Pigmentation and pores can be treated without stem cell treatments. I reduce pores using a Q-switch laser. As for pigmentation, I made a recent video about it - kzbin.info/www/bejne/ap-og2OYgJZ5rNk

[@stephencarlsbad]

What is the general price range for hyaluronic acid placed at the bone level for a 45y to 50yr old woman?

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi stephencarlsbad, Even at that age range, individual needs among different still vary greatly. You can contact our offices or websites for a general price range. Our offices are located in Manhattan, New York City which you can call at [phone]; Garden City, Long Island at [phone]; or Vienna, Virginia at [phone]. You can also reach us through www.prasadcosmeticsurgery.com, www.puffyeyes.com, or www.eyelifts.com by filling out a contact form, and we will get back to you. I hope to hear from you soon.

[@stephencarlsbad]

@@AmiyaPrasadMD Any west coast offices? Southern California?

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi@@stephencarlsbad, I don't have any practices on the West Coast. You can look for a Y Lift network doctor in your area for a similar treatment, but it's important to look at their before and after pictures as aesthetic styles vary between doctors. I hope this helps you.

[@jjhlk6737]

Do you know anything about using exosomes and increasing collagen? Is that like stem cells?

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi jjh lk, There isn't enough data available on exosomes in stimulating collagen. There are proven ways to stimulate collagen in the skin, but there is also a limit in how much collagen the body can produce safely, which you can look into in this video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6uxp6ekZbmrg8U

[@Divineeyereadings]

What about fat grafting for the purpose of treating neuropathy on the face? I had a neurectomy on my zygomatic that left me with a electrical pulsation when I touch my zygomatic area. Even when I don’t touch it, it feels like I have static charge on my face. My surgeon suggested fat grafting but I am worried there are more risks and I don’t want to make things worse

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi Spirit Files, While a physical exam is needed to determine what will work best for you, I did make a recent video about the comparisons of facial hyaluronic acid fillers with facial fat grafting, for your reference - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGSQkIFnlp6Kh5o

[@Divineeyereadings]

@@AmiyaPrasadMD my interest in fat grafting would be for medical purposes (neuralgia caused by neurectomy) so fillers are not useful for me as those are used for cosmetic reasons.

[@Kakatawaga]

@@AmiyaPrasadMD When you talk of using hyaluronic acid fillers, at the bone level, rather than intradermal, sub dermal or subcutaneous. Is the filler injected on top of the periosteum or beneath. Just curious. Thank you.

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi@@Kakatawaga, Filler is placed above the periosteum as the bone itself is not penetrated. The filler volume is held in place by the overlying muscle layer. I hope this clarifies things for you.

[@Kakatawaga]

@@AmiyaPrasadMD Clarified. Thank you.

[@dianamunyoki2549]

Doc I have a question..I have had syringomas since I was a child, I visited a doctor a week ago who recommended stem cell (fat grafting) to heal the scars and activate the sweat glands to function properly..I am scared of the procedure and am seeking a second opinion. Kindly advice.

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi Diana Munyoki, Sorry to hear about your problem. I hope you understand that a second opinion requires a physical examination of your condition, just like your doctor did. I would have to examine you for my opinion, but if you can't come see us, you can see another local doctor for an examination. I hope this helps you.

[@dianamunyoki2549]

@@AmiyaPrasadMD Thank you Doc.

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

You're welcome,@@dianamunyoki2549

[@farahsmirage127]

You are so amazing!

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Thank you for your kind words, Farah's Mirage! And thanks for watching!

[@antoaneta70]

Facts !! I knew it all along 👌🏽

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

I'm glad you have healthy skepticism, antoaneta70! "Stem cells" is a general term that sounds very cutting edge, but in reality it's a very vague description.

[@antoaneta70]

@@AmiyaPrasadMD love how real and genuine you are !! Keep up the good work 🙏

[@alexandermonday3017]

Thanks for the informative information this will help me on making a decision on what procedures I feel I need. Also, will keep me from getting scammed out of my money, and risking my health.

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

You're welcome, ALEXANDER MONDAY! Glad you found the video informative!

[@Fariha_im]

Is stem cell therapy good for melasma? Where from the stem cells r isolated? Ive heard its non human?

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi @Biology-gr3fu, Melasma is usually treated with a laser. You can refer to this video about it - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWXPqZ-PlJ6Uoa8

[@msprettykawaii950]

Question. Im 36 but look younger. Can I have this for prevention (professional facial)?

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi Ms Pretty Kawaii, You can refer to this video about what I normally advise in treating the first signs of facial aging - kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3Tal2iabt5kjpI

[@chrisking6695]

Doc, I've been using a stem cell serum by AnteAge called AnteAgeMD. They use bone marrow stem cells and growth factors. Another doctor on YT claimed that stem cells derived from bone marrow cause inflammation in the skin and recommends adipose derived stem cells. However, the makers of AnteAge claim that the latter causes inflammation. I'm not a researcher so I don't understand beth much when reading studies about that. Can you clarify which of the two are good for the skin or if thru even do something to the skin at all?

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi Chris King, I can't say which one is better because I don't use either in my practice. Use of the term "stem cells" are a common marketing gimmick. "Adipose derived" means taken from fat, and I don't find these particularly effective. Platelet-rich plasma, or PRP, does have your own stem cells in it, but it also has wound healing and growth factors from your own blood, which is a more commonly accepted and proven treatment with stem cells. I hope this clarifies things for you.

[@ZoeMC369]

@@AmiyaPrasadMDdo you do any fat transfers in your practice, Dr? Thank you

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi@@ZoeMC369, Yes, when appropriate. I show examples of my fat transfer work in the video, and on the thumbnail. I don't perform or recommend fat transfers under thin lower eyelid skin as it is highly prone to complications. I hope this clarifies things for you.

[@ZoeMC369]

@@AmiyaPrasadMD thank you for your reply! I was considering fat transfer with stem cells versus just fat transfer and this video helped clarify my decision. I had fat loss from radiofrequency microneedling. New year blessings! 🙏🏼

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

You're welcome, @@ZoeMC369. Happy New Year!

[@grace3842]

Thank you Doctor

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

You're welcome, Grace! Glad you liked the video!

[@downtovenus]

Can you please do a video on how to start with procedures in your 20s?

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi downtovenus, As my practice is focused largely on treating facial aging, most aren't focused on people in their 20s. I do have patients in their 20s, but these are for genetic issues such as eye bags, eyelid ptosis, early pattern hair loss, the desire to have dimples, etc. I can consider a video, but it would be focused on lifestyle choices instead of procedures, such as using sunscreen, moisturizing, care in alcohol intake, not smoking, diet, and exercise. I hope this helps you.

[@Kakatawaga]

@@AmiyaPrasadMD Good advice.

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Thank you, @@Kakatawaga

[@ar_ch_ana]

Hai sir.. Can you plz help me out... I have a gummy smile.. And it's very much irrigation for me... I have small teeth..I am 19 yrs old.... Can you plz tell me A solution... I am from India... Kerala Plzz sir eagerly waiting for your reply...

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi Archana Jayan, Sorry to hear about your problem. You can watch this video about possible treatments for a gummy smile - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqOsgHWFpN98fdE

[@TheFaro2011]

Dude, great work, but I have to speed you up 1.5x to hear you speak normal speed! But I guess it's good for non English speakers. Great work

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Thank you, Fari!

[@pikajuriryu]

Have you heard about the stem cell "clinics" that are popping up across the u.s? Why aren't people going to medical professionals first for managing pain? It's so crazy to me that people can just say "stem cell" and have many unsuspecting people fall for their scams.

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi KZbin Oncologist, I'm not aware of the full extent, but I'm aware of the hype around stem cells that's not based on clinical evidence and consistency of results. I still hope that stem cell treatment may one day show consistent efficacy, but it's definitely not there yet, and current treatments arent worth the cost, and will leave people disappointed.