Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) : The Next Generation of Medical Innovation right here in the Cleveland area!
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So what exactly is PRP?
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is a concentrated sample of your own blood comprised primarily of High levels of platelets. Platelets are a critical component of the wound healing process. In response to tissue injury, the platelets release important growth factors that are responsible for stimulating tissue regeneration and repair. Growth factors derived from platelets are responsible for soft tissue repair, bone regeneration, development of new blood vessels, and stimulation of the wound healing process. At Dr. Laurel's Bar, we unleash the power of your PRP in a variety of innovative procedures. We have now implemented the Emcyte Pure Spin System to recover the highest quality, PRP from our patients’ blood. The Emcyte PurePRP® system recovers up the highest percentage of platelets and corresponding growth factors—4-6X the amount of platelets and growth factors found in whole blood. The Emcyte PurePRP® System is FDA Approved and has been used safely in over 1 million procedures to date and counting. . What Defines Emcyte PurePRP? The Emcyte PurePRP® System delivers the optimal concentration of platelets and growth factors necessary to promote accelerated healing. Emcyte PurePRP® contains elevated levels of all your naturally occurring growth factors; these growth factors are maintained in precisely the same ratios found circulating in your body. Many other products simply don’t deliver platelets and growth factors at high enough concentrations to facilitate angiogenesis—a biological process critical to healing. Normally there are 200,000 platelets/uL in human blood. The Emcyte Pure Spin system optimally concentrates platelets generating up to 1.5 million platelets/uL of PRP. Increasing the concentration of platelets increases the amount of available bioactive protein growth factors and acts as a catalyst for stimulating and accelerating the wound healing process. PRP produced using the Emcyte Pure Spin System delivers the highest concentration and yield of platelets when compared to 12 other PRP systems. Emcyte PurePRP® also retains the stem-cell-rich mononuclear WBC fraction (as evidenced by CD34+ counts) lost using other methods of PRP concentration. How does PRP actually work? Platelets and growth factors are primary component of PRP. PRP also contains other cellular components such as mononuclear white blood cells and peripheral stem cells. These key components also play a biological role in the healing process. Platelet growth factors support multiple key processes including stem cell recruitment, angiogenesis, cell proliferation and differentiation, and connective tissue regeneration. The stem cells identified by the CD34+ marker aid in angiogenesis and tissue regeneration. PRP has been used clinically for over a decade. PRP is derived from a small quantity of your own blood drawn at the time of treatment under sterile conditions. Because PRP is made from your own blood it is insulated against the risk of disease transmission and inflammatory immune responses. After harvesting, your PRP is injected at the point of care unleashing its regenerative power to produce outstanding results. .See our FAQ Page for additional information
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Features & Benefits of EmCyte PurePRP®
PRP Explained By Dr. Laurel
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Dr. Laurel brings personal touch to PRP treatments
By BARRY GOODRICH - Currents - Northeast Ohio's First Social Network - Northeast Ohio women in business issue article.
Dr. Laurel A. Matthews offers much more than the latest innovative techniques in medical rejuvenation for men and women. What sets her apart is the personalized experience she provides for her patients.
“I just got a picture from one of my patients…she was in a wedding dress and looking into a mirror,” said Matthews. “She wrote, thank you for making me look beautiful for my wedding day. I enjoy having relationships with my patients. A lot of them have become my friends.”
At Dr. Laurel’s PRP Bar in Woodmere, there are no assistants or glitzy reception areas. Matthews even has a remote receptionist who hands all phone calls, which guarantees no interruptions when she is consulting or performing procedures on her patients. “By keeping my overhead down, I can bring cosmetic services to people who otherwise couldn’t afford them,” she said. “I work with two-income families, schoolteachers and single mothers.”
Matthews does have one constant companion in the office – her dog Flo. “Little Flo comes with my every day, that’s her job. People love to hold her.”
The PRP Bar also has flexible hours, tailored to fit the needs of people who are tied up at work throughout the day. Matthews works with patients from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
At the PRP Bar, Matthews works with Platelet Rich Plasma, a concentrated sample of a patient’s blood which stimulates tissue regeneration and repair and develops new blood vessels. She also utilizes PRP for hair restoration and as an anti-aging process that improves the color, clarity and strength of skin. Another one of her most popular procedures is body sculpting and she also treats sexual dysfunction in men and women.
With an extensive education background (including a law degree from Case Western Reserve University), Matthews has remained at the forefront of advancements in a rapidly changing field. “I’m a student first and a worker bee later,” she laughed. “I was recently in France and London and I will be going to South Korea in October.”
One of the most important things Matthews does is interact with patients in a one-on-one setting to make sure they are receiving the proper treatments for their specific needs. “Most women don’t want to look like caricatures,” she said. “They want to restore their faces to a natural, age-appropriate look.”
From fellowships in surgical critical care and multiple organ transplantation to serving as an emergency room physician at the Northern Navaho Hospital in New Mexico, Matthews brings a wealth of medical knowledge to the PRP Bar.
“I’ve spent a lot of time healing bodies,” she said. “Now I feel like I’m healing souls.”
By BARRY GOODRICH - Currents - Northeast Ohio's First Social Network - Northeast Ohio women in business issue article.
Dr. Laurel A. Matthews offers much more than the latest innovative techniques in medical rejuvenation for men and women. What sets her apart is the personalized experience she provides for her patients.
“I just got a picture from one of my patients…she was in a wedding dress and looking into a mirror,” said Matthews. “She wrote, thank you for making me look beautiful for my wedding day. I enjoy having relationships with my patients. A lot of them have become my friends.”
At Dr. Laurel’s PRP Bar in Woodmere, there are no assistants or glitzy reception areas. Matthews even has a remote receptionist who hands all phone calls, which guarantees no interruptions when she is consulting or performing procedures on her patients. “By keeping my overhead down, I can bring cosmetic services to people who otherwise couldn’t afford them,” she said. “I work with two-income families, schoolteachers and single mothers.”
Matthews does have one constant companion in the office – her dog Flo. “Little Flo comes with my every day, that’s her job. People love to hold her.”
The PRP Bar also has flexible hours, tailored to fit the needs of people who are tied up at work throughout the day. Matthews works with patients from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
At the PRP Bar, Matthews works with Platelet Rich Plasma, a concentrated sample of a patient’s blood which stimulates tissue regeneration and repair and develops new blood vessels. She also utilizes PRP for hair restoration and as an anti-aging process that improves the color, clarity and strength of skin. Another one of her most popular procedures is body sculpting and she also treats sexual dysfunction in men and women.
With an extensive education background (including a law degree from Case Western Reserve University), Matthews has remained at the forefront of advancements in a rapidly changing field. “I’m a student first and a worker bee later,” she laughed. “I was recently in France and London and I will be going to South Korea in October.”
One of the most important things Matthews does is interact with patients in a one-on-one setting to make sure they are receiving the proper treatments for their specific needs. “Most women don’t want to look like caricatures,” she said. “They want to restore their faces to a natural, age-appropriate look.”
From fellowships in surgical critical care and multiple organ transplantation to serving as an emergency room physician at the Northern Navaho Hospital in New Mexico, Matthews brings a wealth of medical knowledge to the PRP Bar.
“I’ve spent a lot of time healing bodies,” she said. “Now I feel like I’m healing souls.”
Vivace Micro Needling RF
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Let’s Face It! We want to look our best at any age—not over-filled and over-stretched, just natural. We want to age gracefully, beautifully and elegantly. Inevitably, fine lines and wrinkles set in, and now there is a simple, minimally-invasive treatment that will address those concerns and have you out to dinner that same night. The demand for non-invasive alternatives to cosmetic surgery has grown exponentially!
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TruSculpt iD Body Sculpting
You're watching what you eat. You're keeping active. But you're still unhappy with your body shape. You're not alone! That stubborn problem area on your waistline can be annoyingly resistant to diet and exercise. That’s where the truSculpt iD procedure can help.
WHAT IS truSculpt iD? truSculpt iD is a safe and effective treatment for anyone who wants to take control of those problem areas around your midsection. Its radio frequency technology that can help you decrease circumference and diminish fat, and achieve results in just one treatment — without surgery or downtime.
WHAT IS truSculpt iD? truSculpt iD is a safe and effective treatment for anyone who wants to take control of those problem areas around your midsection. Its radio frequency technology that can help you decrease circumference and diminish fat, and achieve results in just one treatment — without surgery or downtime.
DR LAUREL'S HAIR REGROW™
You CAN ReGrow Your Hair! |
Better Than Rogaine. Safer than Finasteride. |
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The use of PRP to treat hair loss has the potential to change the way hair loss is treated around the world as it’s a revolutionary, new treatment for hair loss. If the hair follicles or hair roots are healthy, the growth of the hair is healthy. Hair follicles survive on the nutrition they get from blood supply. If we introduce platelets by administering platelet rich plasma (PRP) in the area of damaged hair follicles, it amplifies the body’s naturally occurring wound healing mechanism. Some doctors around the world believe PRP can be used to stimulate the growth of hair follicles preventing hair loss.
It is the only effective treatment for traction alopecia other than hair transplantation. Q: Who Is A Good Candidate For This Procedure? A: Men and women who are actively shedding or losing their hair, and individuals who have suffered from permanent hair loss for less than five years. This is an ideal procedure for those with hormonal hair loss. |
THE O-SHOT® AND PRP
Get Your Sexy Back! With The O-Shot®
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The Orgasm Shot®/ O Shot® is a simple, nonsurgical, physician-administered treatment that can temporarily augment and rejuvenate the Grafenburg spot (G-Spot), clitoris, and labia. The Orgasm Shot® involves isolation of PRP (platelet rich plasma) followed by a very specific method of amplifying or augmenting the vaginal tissues with injection of that PRP. More than 85% of women reported a dramatic improvement in their sex life and urinary continence.
Q: Who Is A Good Candidate For This Procedure? A: Women who are troubled by frequent urinary urgency with or without incontinence who do not have a large cystocoele or rectocele. Also, women who are not enjoying sex as much as they used to. Only members of the O-Shot® provider group know how to perform the procedure and own the license to use the name. Dr. Laurel has been personally trained and certified by Dr. Runels in this procedure. |
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Dr. Laurel's PRP FACELIFT
FACIAL REJUVENATION
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Dr. Laurel's PRP Facelift corrects all of the four elements essential to a beautiful face: shape, color, texture and size.
When performing the procedure, Dr Laurel…
Here’s the list of results commonly experienced with this procedure:
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THE PRIAPUS SHOT® (THE P-SHOT) AND PRP
Do you wish there was a way to rejuvenate your sex life and your marriage?
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The Priapus Shot® (also known as the P-Shot) is a procedure designed to deliver lasting improvements in sexual performance to men, especially those who have lost function due to an enlarged prostate, prostate cancer, the after-effects of surgery, drug side effects and other conditions such as diabetes.
Q: Who Is A Good Candidate For This Procedure? A: Men both on and off testosterone replacement and those with diabetes young and old can benefit from this revolutionary procedure. Only members of the Priapus Shot® provider group know how to perform the procedure and own the license to use the name. Dr. Laurel has been personally trained and certified by Dr. Runels in this procedure. |
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Introducing PRO-NOX!
HAVE NO FEAR: AESTHETIC TREATMENTS ARE NOW PAIN-FREE By Beth Newcomb
Taking a dip in the Fountain of Youth might seem like a great idea, until you come face-to-face with the delivery system.
“Needles hurt,” remarks Dr. Laurel Matthews, owner of Dr. Laurel’s PRP Bar. “Many patients struggle with the injection part of aesthetic treatments. The pain is too much for them, or they’re afraid of needles. Others are allergic to the topical numbing cream we use for things like our Vivace Microneedling RF with PRP, or our Hair Regrow treatments.”
That’s why Pro-Nox, she notes, is the latest buzzword in aesthetic medicine.
“Pro-Nox is a combination of nitrous-oxide and oxygen,” she explains. “The patient can administer the gas during the treatment and forget about or not feel the procedure taking place. It’s really ideal for people who want injectables like Botox or fillers, or those who enjoy the dramatic results of microneedling or PRP injections. Within five minutes they’re back to normal and can drive themselves home.”
Dr. Laurel says Pro-Nox can be used during any painful aesthetic procedure and it’s available to anyone. You can add it on to your service for just $50.
The delivery of Pro-Nox is simple and sterile. A disposable hose with mouthpiece is used and discarded after each patient. There is no mask, so treatment is not impeded.
“The fear of pain and needles keeps some people from enjoying the aesthetic treatments they want, but with Pro-Nox they have nothing to worry about,” Dr. Laurel smiles.
“It’s safe, effective, FDA cleared and has no side effects. Pro-Nox is ideal for use during any of our non-invasive procedures.”
Dr. Laurel specializes in the use of platelet-rich plasma to transform the body. The O-Shot and P-Shot are for women and men, respectively, who struggle with sexual dysfunction. The Vampire Facelift incorporates PRP with facial fillers to help the body grow collagen, blood vessels and nerve endings. Dr. Laurel’s Hair Regrow features PRP injected over the course of three treatments to regrow hair.
Vivace Microneedling RF with PRP transforms the surface of skin and tightens it for a more youthful look. Other services include TruSculpt for eliminating unwanted fat, and Shockwave for men suffering from sexual dysfunction. Injectables like Botox and various fillers are very competitively priced. Dr. Laurel’s Uplift incorporates the use of surgical thread to lift skin and fill in lines without surgery.
“Needles hurt,” remarks Dr. Laurel Matthews, owner of Dr. Laurel’s PRP Bar. “Many patients struggle with the injection part of aesthetic treatments. The pain is too much for them, or they’re afraid of needles. Others are allergic to the topical numbing cream we use for things like our Vivace Microneedling RF with PRP, or our Hair Regrow treatments.”
That’s why Pro-Nox, she notes, is the latest buzzword in aesthetic medicine.
“Pro-Nox is a combination of nitrous-oxide and oxygen,” she explains. “The patient can administer the gas during the treatment and forget about or not feel the procedure taking place. It’s really ideal for people who want injectables like Botox or fillers, or those who enjoy the dramatic results of microneedling or PRP injections. Within five minutes they’re back to normal and can drive themselves home.”
Dr. Laurel says Pro-Nox can be used during any painful aesthetic procedure and it’s available to anyone. You can add it on to your service for just $50.
The delivery of Pro-Nox is simple and sterile. A disposable hose with mouthpiece is used and discarded after each patient. There is no mask, so treatment is not impeded.
“The fear of pain and needles keeps some people from enjoying the aesthetic treatments they want, but with Pro-Nox they have nothing to worry about,” Dr. Laurel smiles.
“It’s safe, effective, FDA cleared and has no side effects. Pro-Nox is ideal for use during any of our non-invasive procedures.”
Dr. Laurel specializes in the use of platelet-rich plasma to transform the body. The O-Shot and P-Shot are for women and men, respectively, who struggle with sexual dysfunction. The Vampire Facelift incorporates PRP with facial fillers to help the body grow collagen, blood vessels and nerve endings. Dr. Laurel’s Hair Regrow features PRP injected over the course of three treatments to regrow hair.
Vivace Microneedling RF with PRP transforms the surface of skin and tightens it for a more youthful look. Other services include TruSculpt for eliminating unwanted fat, and Shockwave for men suffering from sexual dysfunction. Injectables like Botox and various fillers are very competitively priced. Dr. Laurel’s Uplift incorporates the use of surgical thread to lift skin and fill in lines without surgery.
Ohio doctors weighing state certification to allow them to write prescriptions for medical marijuana:
By John Kosich - Feb 20, 2018
www.news5cleveland.com
On September 8 Ohio residents will be able to legally buy medical marijuana with a prescription. Whether they're able to find a doctor certified to write a prescription for it remains to be seen.
Two of the three companies approved to offer the two-hour educational course for interested doctors said the interest has been low.
"I think there's a stigma associated with the word marijuana and I think doctors are concerned," said Dr. Laurel Matthews, M.D. of Brecksville. "They're concerned they're going to create a dark shadow over their practice."
Dr. Matthews completed the course and is going to be voluntarily taking a 13-hour course but she still isn't sure she will seek the state certification to write prescriptions.
"Quite frankly I'm not even sure that the economics are going to support it," she said. "First of all you have to pay a $1,000 fee right off the bat to be allowed to recommend marijuana, for the licensing. The sounds like a punitive fee to me."
"I think that's a deterrent in and of itself, you don't even know if you're even going to see one patient. Then the question is what is the revenue stream? Will it be reimbursable through insurance, what's the reasonable cost to charge for these services," she said.
Matthews said a lot of concerns among physicians could be eased by medical leaders.
"Some degree of reassurance coming down from the medical board that they're not looking to be punitive towards doctors that embrace this new potential remedy for treating pain and other conditions," she said would help. "I think that doctors are concerned about oversight, getting in trouble with the medical board, threat to their practice."
Dr. Matthews, who is also a lawyer, believes many doctors also don't fully understand the possible uses of medical marijuana. She would like to see all doctors take the course whether they are going to be a provider or not and she'd like to see those certified to write prescriptions to take more than the two-hour course the state requires.
"Based on a two-hour class I wouldn't feel comfortable recommending it to any particular patient," she said. "I think I'd be comfortable determining who is a good candidate but as to dosing I think there are some complexities because a lot of patients are on opiates and so there need to be dose adjustments."
"I think there's going to be subtleties and complexities and before I would contemplate prescribing for patients or recommending for patients I feel like more education's required which is why I signed up for it."
www.news5cleveland.com
On September 8 Ohio residents will be able to legally buy medical marijuana with a prescription. Whether they're able to find a doctor certified to write a prescription for it remains to be seen.
Two of the three companies approved to offer the two-hour educational course for interested doctors said the interest has been low.
"I think there's a stigma associated with the word marijuana and I think doctors are concerned," said Dr. Laurel Matthews, M.D. of Brecksville. "They're concerned they're going to create a dark shadow over their practice."
Dr. Matthews completed the course and is going to be voluntarily taking a 13-hour course but she still isn't sure she will seek the state certification to write prescriptions.
"Quite frankly I'm not even sure that the economics are going to support it," she said. "First of all you have to pay a $1,000 fee right off the bat to be allowed to recommend marijuana, for the licensing. The sounds like a punitive fee to me."
"I think that's a deterrent in and of itself, you don't even know if you're even going to see one patient. Then the question is what is the revenue stream? Will it be reimbursable through insurance, what's the reasonable cost to charge for these services," she said.
Matthews said a lot of concerns among physicians could be eased by medical leaders.
"Some degree of reassurance coming down from the medical board that they're not looking to be punitive towards doctors that embrace this new potential remedy for treating pain and other conditions," she said would help. "I think that doctors are concerned about oversight, getting in trouble with the medical board, threat to their practice."
Dr. Matthews, who is also a lawyer, believes many doctors also don't fully understand the possible uses of medical marijuana. She would like to see all doctors take the course whether they are going to be a provider or not and she'd like to see those certified to write prescriptions to take more than the two-hour course the state requires.
"Based on a two-hour class I wouldn't feel comfortable recommending it to any particular patient," she said. "I think I'd be comfortable determining who is a good candidate but as to dosing I think there are some complexities because a lot of patients are on opiates and so there need to be dose adjustments."
"I think there's going to be subtleties and complexities and before I would contemplate prescribing for patients or recommending for patients I feel like more education's required which is why I signed up for it."
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