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Your blood has the power to make your skin healthier, younger and more beautiful
By Dr. Sebastian Klisiewicz, D.O.
The skin of our face and neck goes through a natural aging process. This can create fine lines and wrinkles, facial drooping and changes of texture and color. Unfortunately, this process occurs in everyone. Luckily, there is a natural way to reverse the damage and bring back the health and vitality of your skin. This can be achieved with the power of your own blood.
Your blood supports, nourishes and heals the body. The red blood cells carry the vital oxygen to all your cells, but the plasma carries the platelets and other proteins that stimulate healing and regeneration. Platelets are packed with powerful growth factors that activate the immune system to heal. In ancient Greek and Roman times, blood was considered a youth elixir that would increase health and vitality.
Your blood can be processed in a centrifuge to create platelet rich plasma (aka PRP). This is a solution of concentrated platelets that is commonly used in Regenerative Medicine to heal injured tendons and treat arthritic joints. PRP can also be used to rejuvenate the skin and create a healthier and younger looking face. This process has been branded as the Vampire Facelift and Vampire Facial, it has been made popular by celebrities.
The Vampire Facelift involves injections of natural dermal fillers (Hyaluronic Acid) and platelet rich plasma (PRP) to sculpt, lift and rejuvenate the face and lips. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring compound found in our connective tissues that provides hydration and volume to the skin and subcutaneous tissue. Vampire Facial is a series of superficial micro-injections of PRP and other nutritive agents into the surface of the skin. This improves the skin texture and color without any significant downtime.
At Integrative Rehab Medicine, we combine our PRP facial rejuvenation procedures with cold laser therapy, medical grade skin products and dietary recommendations. This integrative approach can provide the best results. Cold laser therapy uses light energy at specific wavelengths that activates the PRP to release more growth factors. This further stimulate tissue regeneration and speeds up the healing process. Our medical grade skincare products are based on the latest scientific advances in skin therapy. These products enhance the rejuvenation process and maintain skin health and vitality. A diet rich in nutrients, antioxidants and clean water is also important to the beatifying process
If you are interested in learning more about the healing power of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and the integrative approach to a beautiful face, please schedule a consultation today.
Benefits of our Integrative Facial Rejuvenation:
• Non-surgical with very little downtime
• Smooths out fine lines and wrinkles
• Improves skin color, tone and texture
• Replenished collagen and improves blood flow
• Eliminates unwanted dark circles and skin pigmentation
• Sculpts the face for a younger and more beautiful shape
DR. SEBASTIAN KLISIEWICZ, D.O.
Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Dr. Sebastian is a leading physiatrist in Estero, Fort Myers and Bonita Springs (Southwest Florida). He is the founder and medical director of Integrative Rehab Medicine in Estero, FL. He combines his extensive knowledge in Regenerative Medicine, Osteopathic musculoskeletal medicine, Physical Rehabilitation and Functional & Natural medicine to create personalized and integrated treatment plans for each patient.
Dr. Sebastian completed his medical studies at the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM) followed by a residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. After residency, he worked as an Assistant Professor for Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago. In 2014, he moved his family to Southwest Florida to work at Lee Health’s Spine Center. In August 2019, Dr. Sebastian opened his private clinic, Integrative Rehab Medicine. Dr. Sebastian has extensive training in prolotherapy, PRP injections and Bone Marrow Stem Cells. During his time in Florida, he further advanced his knowledge in Integrative Medicine through course work with the Institute for Functional Medicine. Since, he has educated doctors and the public on the Integrative approach at numerous medical conferences and community events.
Integrative Rehab Medicine
9250 Corkscrew Rd, #15 Estero, FL 33928
(239) 687-3199 | www.iRehabMed.com
