Autologous Conditioned Plasma in Miami

Autologous Conditioned Plasma injections are a natural way to rejuvenate the skin. They leverage the regenerative power of your own blood to revitalize the underlying infrastructure of your skin. You benefit from smoother, more vivacious skin, and a revitalized sense of wellbeing.

Rejuvenate Your Skin with Natural Injections

The sun is a source of life. Some sun exposure provides wonderful benefits in the form of vitamin D and uplifting psychological bonuses. However, too much sun exposure can prematurely age our skin. Excessive sun exposure can dehydrate our skin and break down the underlying structures that support healthy skin. Called photodamage, the negative effects of the sun on our skin might seem irreversible at first. But now, with the help of modern advances in anti-aging medicine such as Autologous Conditioned Plasma (ACP), we can reverse photodamage and help restore a youthful sheen to your skin. 

Silvia Rotemberg, M.D., is an expert in anti-aging treatments. Located in South Florida, she offers ACP treatments that can rejuvenate your skin and refresh your state of mind. Don’t feel trapped in leathery, loose skin. Refresh your natural beauty with ACP treatments by talking with Dr. Rotemberg. Dr. Rotemberg focuses on bringing your ideal vision into reality. Schedule a consultation online or call our Miami office at (305) 539-7083. Virtual consultations are now available for your convenience. 

About ACP Treatments in Miami

Aging and photodamage cause sagging or sunken skin, desiccated skin texture, and the disappearance of the vibrant skin tone of youth. Collagen and elastin are the proteins that form the infrastructure for healthy skin. As we age, time and excessive sun exposure break down this infrastructure. The deterioration of this support structure for skin causes our skin to droop, the texture to become leathery and less smooth, and a loss to the overall radiant complexion. Fortunately, we can reverse many of these effects and rebuild some of those structures with the help of our own blood, via Autologous Conditioned Plasma treatments.

What Is Autologous Conditioned Plasma?

Platelets are the cells that cause the blood to clot. They release enzymes that promote our body’s natural healing effects. Our platelets attract stem cells to the area to assist in cellular regeneration and help repair damaged tissue. Stem cells are important cells that can grow into any of our body’s specialized cells, which makes them integral to the healing process. ACP injections help boost new collagen and elastin production. This boosted production helps revive the youthful appearance of our skin.

What Is a Blood Facial or ACP Facial?

Despite appearing under flamboyant monikers, ACP facials don’t involve the use of anyone else’s blood. Don’t worry; you won’t have Count Dracula performing any procedures. 

We only use your own extracted and purified blood for Autologous Conditioned Plasma treatments for skin rejuvenation. ACP facials combine ACP with microneedling. Microneedling is the process of using minuscule needles to create micro-wounds in the outer layer of the skin. These micro- wounds initiate our body’s natural healing process. ACP facials incorporate the benefits of microneedling procedures with the unique restorative properties of autologous conditioned plasma.

The combination creates a natural-looking youthful rejuvenation.

Benefits of ACP Facials

Eligible Candidates

Eligible candidates for ACP treatments show signs of photodamage and aging in their skin but maintain an otherwise healthy lifestyle. In addition to treating fine lines and wrinkles, ACP facials can assist with acne scars, irregularities in skin pigmentation, and sunken or droopy skin. Usually, our candidates are between the ages of 35 and 65 although in individual cases, eligible candidates might be older or younger than that range. ACP or blood facials are most effective at treating issues with the underlying support structure of our skin.

Wrinkles or creases caused by muscle tension won’t be treatable with ACP injections. In those cases, Botox or another injectable might be better suited. You are also not eligible for ACP injections if you are pregnant, recently used Accutane for acne, or undertook radiation treatments in the last 12 months. In these cases, it’s best to postpone ACP injections until a later date.

Your Confidential Consultation in Miami

“If you don’t listen to your patients, you won’t know what they want” – Dr. Rotemberg

Dr. Rotemberg places the highest priority on listening to her patients and understanding their needs, desires, and expectations. She wants to understand your needs, wants, and especially your aesthetic aspirations. You can expect an empathetic listener and a compassionate partner in your cosmetic journey in Dr. Rotemberg. 

Dr. Rotemberg cares deeply about giving back to the community. She travels to Chile every year to perform breast reconstructions for women without access to reconstruction after breast surgery. She partners with a team that also performs pediatric reconstructions. 

Many consider South Florida the capital of plastic surgery. On the picturesque beaches, you can find patients who have undergone every procedure imaginable. The goal of a consultation is to match you with the best procedures for your own goals and expectations.

“The surgeon’s challenge is to look into a patient’s mind and see what they see” – Dr. Rotemberg

Schedule your consultation online or by calling our Miami office at (305) 539-7083. Dr. Rotemberg also speaks fluent Portuguese and Spanish.

Be Prepared

It’s important to be prepared for your ACP facial. Arrange a ride home ahead of time to ensure yourself the most comfortable recovery. Drink a lot of water leading up to your procedure. It’s always important to stay hydrated but especially important before any procedure to ensure the best results.

Your ACP Procedure

After your medical technician makes you comfortable, the ACP procedure will begin by drawing blood from your arm. Then, the blood will be placed into a centrifuge, a machine that spins at a high velocity. The centrifuge will separate out the different elements in the blood. The high-speed spinning results in four basic layers of blood: the autologous conditioned plasma (ACP) layer, a platelet-poor plasma (PPP) layer, what’s called the buffy coat layer which contains the white blood cells, and finally the layer heavy in red blood cells. We will extract the ACP layer to use in your autologous conditioned plasma treatments. It’s this concentrated solution that leverages the curative power of platelets to boost your body’s healing. 

Before you receive the ACP injections, we apply numbing cream over your face. The numbing cream assists in minimizing any discomfort felt during the injections. We use a very fine needle to make the microinjections as careful as possible. Dr. Rotemberg will target the areas requiring treatment with precision based on her extensive knowledge. Different pressure injections can insert the ACP into different depths of the skin.

Hence, a fine artistic eye combined with a masterful understanding of human anatomy will maximize the results of your treatments.

Healthy Recovery

After your ACP facial, you should not wear makeup for at least 4 hours following your procedure. You may not want to wear makeup for the next day or two. Use only a gentle cleanser for at least a few days afterward. Avoid chemical cleansers like glycolic acid, alpha-hydroxy acids, and retinol (Retin-A). Also, refrain from applying vitamin C to the treated skin. And of course, try to avoid any excessive sun exposure. We don’t recommend a ACP facial if you have an event the night of your procedure. Your body will need to take a day or two to properly recover and let the regenerative benefits to fully activate.

Results

Trial studies indicate that ACP shows a lot of promise for use in skin rejuvenation with measurable improvements.^[1][2][3] The ability of ACP to promote collagen and elastin production offers tremendous value as a means for skin rejuvenation. When undertaking anti-aging treatments, you want to make sure you can trust your surgeon. With Dr. Rotemberg, you partner with a verified expert who believes that cosmetic treatments are an art form based on medical science.

How Much Does Autologous Conditioned Plasma Cost in Miami?

ACP facials are a custom-tailored treatment designed to maximize the healing power hidden in your sanguine fluids. After a consultation, Dr. Rotemberg will provide you with comprehensive pricing. There will be no hidden costs.

FAQ

References 

1. Peng GL. (2019). Platelet-Rich Plasma for Skin Rejuvenation: Facts, Fiction, and Pearls for Practice. Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America. 27(3):405-411. doi:10.1016/j.fsc.2019.04.006
2. Aust, M., Pototschnig, H., Jamchi, S., & Busch, K. H. (2018). Platelet-rich Plasma for Skin Rejuvenation and Treatment of Actinic Elastosis in the Lower Eyelid Area. Cureus, 10(7), e2999. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.2999
3. Gawdat HI, Tawdy AM, Hegazy RA, Zakaria MM, Allam RS. (2017). Autologous platelet-rich plasma versus readymade growth factors in skin rejuvenation: A split face study. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. 16(2):258-264. doi:10.1111/jocd.12341