Utilizing your own cells to stimulate the body’s natural regenerative mechanisms…
We are proud to offer the gold standard in cell rejuvenation therapy.
Emcyte® treatment is a rejuvenation therapy that concentrates the cells found in your own blood to create anti-ageing treatments that stimulate regeneration in your skin. We like to think of it as a redistribution of your own resources – ideal for patients who like the most natural approach to their skin health.
RESULTS
Within 7-10 days but continued improvement for up to 3 months
Emcyte® Pure
How dose it work?
Our blood is made up of a number of different types of cells that have different roles to play. The cells in your blood that respond when a blood vessel is damaged in order to make a blood clot also play an important role in healing by releasing growth factors and stimulating a cascade of processes that lead to tissue repair. These are the ones we are utilising in Emcyte® treatment: by extracting and concentrating them, before introducing them back into your skin.
The right cells at the right concentration
These blood cells also assist in stimulating our baseline skin cells to change from a resting to active phase. These skin cells can then form new tissue such as collagen, elastin, muscle, nerves, blood vessels etc., assisting to restore the structure of your skin.
To deliver effective rejuvenation, the target cells in the injecting solution must be concentrated to around 5-9 times the baseline level found in your blood. As well as concentrating the cells, the processing system must remove red blood cells and make sure that nutrients such as amino acids, electrolytes and saccharides are present in the right amounts.
White blood cells such as neutrophils and monocytes also play important roles in skin rejuvenation treatments. Neutrophils work to remove damaged tissue in preparation for new tissue generation. Monocytes are white blood cells that convert into two types of macrophages in skin tissue (M1 & M2). M1 macrophages will remove debris, pathogens, bacteria and fibrotic tissue, allowing for a new layer of healthy collagen and elastin. M2 macrophages send messenger chemicals to stimulate fibroblasts to repair and regenerate the skin.
In comparison tests, the Emcyte® system continuously outperforms all other concentrating systems in performance and clinical outcomes. Emcyte®’s unique separation system delivers better cell extraction than earlier generation “test-tube” style systems, including:
- The highest recovery of platelet cells (>80%)
- The lowest levels of red blood cells
- The highest levels of monocytes
What does a Emcyte® treatment involve?
We personalise each treatment to each patient and often utilise a combination of injection techniques during a session. Your individualised plan will be discussed fully with you during your initial consultation.
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Firstly, we draw some blood, usually from your arm. It is helpful to be well-hydrated when you come for your treatment as this makes the process easy and comfortable.
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Your blood is then processed under sterile conditions using the Emcyte® system, which takes about 10mins, and yields approximately 7ml of highly concentrated cell solution.
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This is then injected back into your skin. The injections can be done manually using a needle or cannula, depending on which area is being treated, but can also be performed using the automatic V2 injector to ensure wide, even distribution over the treatment area.
FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers
Within a week of treatment, many patients notice improved hydration in the skin. Changes such as improved skin volume and structure generally occur within 30 days and improvements can continue for up to 90 days.
The number of treatments required will depend upon the starting condition of your skin, and the desired outcome. Results naturally vary, since the treatment relies upon the body’s own natural regenerative mechanisms.
Typically, an initial course of three treatments spaced over 6-12 weeks is traditionally recommended for skin in poor condition. Patients whose skin is in better condition are often satisfied with the results they achieve with only one session, whilst others prefer to have a series of treatments to build upon their initial results.
In order to counteract ongoing ageing of the skin, a regular maintenance treatment every 6-12 months is recommended.
We individualise our treatments for each patient and so your Emcyte® journey will be planned with you at your initial consultation.
Emcyte® can be used as a stand-alone treatment or used in conjunction with other therapies as an “add-on”.
Whilst the face is the most popular treatment area for this skin rejuvenation therapy, we also commonly target the neck, décolletage, and hands. Contact us to enquire about other areas.
Emcyte® can also be used to help with both male & female-pattern hair loss of the scalp.
Yes, certainly. We can also mix your Emycte® injection solution with other products such as skin hydrators, anti-wrinkle injections and high strength cosmeceutical ingredients to truly individualise your treatment (additional costs apply).
There is emerging evidence that this type of therapy can be an effective treatment for androgenic alopecia (male-pattern and female-pattern hair loss). It can be used alone or in conjunction with topical and oral therapies. Up to 83% of patients report improvement in fullness* following a course of treatment.
*Laird, M. E., Lo Sicco, K. I., Reed, M. L., & Brinster, N. K. Dermatologic Surgery, 2017;0:1–3
Emcyte® Hair Regeneration
A natural solution utilising your own cells to treat hair loss or thinning in both men and women
Awaken dormant hair follicles using your own cells
This natural, scientifically-proven treatment method involves using your body’s own cells to stimulate the hair follicles and encourage new, thicker hair growth. This procedure can reawaken dormant hair follicles so is useful in the treatment of both hair loss and thinning. With minimal discomfort or downtime, it is a non-surgical alternative to a hair transplant.
RESULTS
3 months after initial treatment
Using Emcyte® plasma therapy to treat hair loss
Some of the cells in our blood contain peptides called growth factors, and we can separate and collect these cells. Think of it as a redistribution of your own body’s resources. Blood is taken from your arm in the same way as having a blood test, and then processed using a high-quality medical-grade centrifuge from Emcyte® to separate the plasma and collect a natural solution containing highly concentrated numbers of cells, multiple times higher than exists in normal circulation blood. The cell yield using Emcyte® is 14 million/mL, which is 7 x higher than other commercially available systems.
This solution of your own plasma cells is sterilely injected into the scalp skin, where it enhances hair growth by stimulating inactive dormant follicles, and increasing blood and nutrients including the growth duration of the hair follicles. The injected cells have natural anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties which makes this treatment particularly suitable for scalp administration.
The treatment is tailored to your needs with a comprehensive assessment and plan, with medical recommendations to optimise your hair regrowth from a full medical perspective.
Injections can be expertly done by hand or with our injection device. Our injection device delivers the solution into your scalp at a precise depth and dosage to give the most accurate treatment with the best results possible in the utmost comfort. As the solution is prepared entirely using your own blood there is minimal risk of developing side effects.
Emcyte® Plasma therapy to the scalp is a suitable treatment for:
- Slowing down shedding or active hair loss
- Enhancing the scalp’s health and condition
- Stimulating regrowth of thinning hair so that it becomes thicker and fuller
- Treating both male and female Androgenetic Alopecia
- Treating Alopecia Areata
FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers
After the procedure, any mild discomfort or headache can be effectively treated with a simple painkiller such as paracetamol. You can wash your hair after the procedure but we advise you to refrain from using conditioner and hair products for 24 hours.
Visible results for a typical hair regrowth treatment begin 3 months after the first initial treatment with a reduction in shedding and the appearance of re-growth. Each patient is individual and it is not possible to predict results.
Up to 83% of patients report improvement in fullness* following treatment. The aim of therapy is to slow or stop the progression of hair loss rather than to promote hair regrowth. However, some patients do experience hair regrowth with treatment. Results are variable, and it is not possible to predict who may or may not benefit from treatment.
*Laird, M. E., Lo Sicco, K. I., Reed, M. L., & Brinster, N. K. Dermatological Surgery: 2017;0:1–3
This can be a stand-alone treatment but a minimum of 3 sessions of plasma treatment is advised, spaced 4 – 6 weeks apart, to achieve optimum results. Further maintenance treatments may be necessary depending on each individual, particular hair conditions and the desired outcome.
Yes. There are numerous causes of hair loss/thinning and so the first step is a consultation with one of our doctors. Emcyte® plasma treatment is tailored to your scalp with a comprehensive assessment and plan, with medical recommendations to optimise your hair regrowth from a full medical perspective. The treatment can be used alone or in conjunction with topical or oral medications.
