iCRYO Grosse Pointe
Regenerative Medicine
Discover how iCRYO of Grosse Pointe combines the power to live a health-driven lifestyle with the healing benefits of advanced medicine.
What Is Regenerative Medicine?
Regenerative medicine is an advanced branch of healthcare focused on repairing, replacing, or regenerating damaged cells, tissues, and organs to restore normal function. Unlike traditional treatments that only manage symptoms, regenerative therapies work at a cellular level to promote natural healing and recovery. Two of the most exciting and widely used approaches in regenerative medicine today are stem cell therapy and exosome therapy.
Stem Cell Therapy
Stem cells are the body’s raw materials, cells that have the unique ability to develop into many different types of specialized cells, such as muscle, bone, nerve, or cartilage cells. When used therapeutically, stem cells can help repair tissue damage, reduce inflammation, and accelerate the body’s healing processes.
Stem cell therapy is often used to treat conditions such as:
- Joint pain and arthritis
- Sports injuries and tendon damage
- Degenerative diseases
- Soft tissue and ligament injuries
By targeting the source of damage rather than masking symptoms, stem cell therapy supports long-term healing and improved function.
Exosome Therapy
Exosomes are microscopic particles released by stem cells that carry vital signaling molecules such as proteins, RNA, and growth factors that help cells communicate and repair damaged tissue. Think of them as the messengers that tell your cells when and how to heal.
Exosome therapy enhances cell-to-cell communication, reduces inflammation, and promotes regeneration throughout the body. It’s particularly effective in supporting recovery after injury, reducing inflammation, improving skin health, and enhancing overall vitality.
Benefits of Regenerative Medicine
- Accelerates healing of tissue, muscle, and bone
- Reduces inflammation naturally
- Decreases pain without the need for long-term medication
- Improves mobility and function in joints and soft tissues
- Supports anti-aging and overall wellness
- Promotes natural tissue repair instead of invasive surgery
Regenerative Medicine Frequently Asked Questions
What conditions can stem cell therapy help with?
Stem cell therapy can help with arthritis, sports injuries, ligament or tendon tears, back pain, and other degenerative conditions that involve inflammation or tissue damage
Are stem cell or exosome treatments safe?
Yes. When performed under proper medical supervision, both stem cell and exosome therapies are considered safe and have shown excellent safety profiles with minimal risk of adverse effects.
How is the procedure performed?
Stem cell or exosome injections are typically done in-office. The treatment area is cleaned and numbed, and the solution is carefully injected into the targeted tissue using image guidance for precision.
How long does it take to see results?
Many patients notice improvement within a few weeks, though full results can take several months as the body continues to heal and regenerate tissue naturally.
What’s the difference between stem cells and exosomes?
Stem cells are living cells that can become different types of tissue cells, while exosomes are the communication vesicles released by stem cells that signal other cells to repair and regenerate.
Is regenerative medicine right for me?
If you’re looking for a non-surgical, natural way to reduce pain, enhance recovery, and improve function, regenerative medicine may be a great option. A medical consultation can help determine if you’re a candidate.