One of the newest and most talked about procedures is the Stem Cell Facial, which uses actual stem cells in its application. Here’s the scoop on the latest skin-smoothing treatment to hit the only most luxe MedSpas around.
What is a Stem Cell Facial?
A stem cell facial is a medical spa facial procedure. During a stem cell facial (sometimes called a “Frozen in Time Facial”), frozen stem cells are applied topically to the surface of skin. The frozen stem cells usually originate from organically-fed bovine. Once applied to the epidermis, the frozen stem cells stimulate the production of new skin cells, “reminding” the skin to generate healthy new cells as it did in teenage and younger adult years.
Who needs a Stem Cell Facial?
Anyone who is seeking a new and cutting-edge way to get smoother, younger skin may wish to consider a stem cell facial. The procedure is particularly appealing to those who are seeking dramatic anti-aging effects without undergoing extreme or invasive procedures like plastic surgery or Botox.
Those who are looking for an extremely upscale or exclusive MedSpa experience will likely be intrigued by a stem cell facial; the treatment is so far available only at the most high-brow spas and medical spas.
Benefits
Stem cell facials are intended to make skin feel and look younger and more hydrated and firm, without the use of lasers or invasive plastic surgery. With the use of a topical stem cell solution, stem cell facials get results by working with skin’s natural production of oils and collagen. The effects should look more natural than those from a procedure involving injections or “going under the knife.”
Stem cell facials may be safer than injection and anti-wrinkle procedures like Botox as well. In April 2009, the FDA began requiring anti-wrinkle drugs like Botox to carry a “black box” warning label explaining the potential risk of these drugs to spread from the injection site to other parts of the body and cause serious health concerns. Because stem cell facials are not toxic and the stem cells are only applied topically, a stem cell facial would not carry these risks.
Another benefit of a stem cell facial is that dramatic results can be seen so quickly, and don’t require the long recovery time of surgery. Stem cell facials usually require only about a week of recovery time.
Risks
One major disadvantage of a stem cell facial is the cost, which can be quite over-the-top, especially as it is a relatively new procedure. Also, because the stem cell facial a new procedure, it is not available at many spas and medical spas and is therefore not necessarily convenient.
Perhaps the most common risk with a stem cell facial, or any anti-aging skin procedure, is unsatisfactory results. Everyone’s skin is different, and some wrinkles and age lines are more persistent than others. It’s important to speak to your medical spa professional about the type of results you can expect, and how many treatments you will need to see those results.
The Bottom Line
The stem cell facial is one of the most innovative treatments in today’s skin technology, and its newness is reflected in its price and exclusivity. Still, this procedure offers great promise in treating aging skin without the use of anti-wrinkle drug toxins or extreme surgery. So if you’ve got the money and the time to find a Med Spa that offers stem cell facials, it’s your chance to get on the cutting-edge.
The information in the article is not intended to substitute for the medical expertise and advice of your healthcare provider. We encourage you to discuss any decisions about treatment or care with an appropriate healthcare provider.
