What is Stem Cell Therapy and How Does it Work?

Tissue engineering is an interdisciplinary field of clinical applications and research focused on injured cells, tissues, and organ regeneration. Our approach focuses on naturally repairing and restoring impaired or damaged tissue to treat or prevent injury and disease. While stem cell therapy's efficacy varies for each individual, numerous studies attest to its success across various diagnoses. Healing takes time, with some patients experiencing immediate relief while others feel more benefit after a few months. Dr. Zaki Anwar's dedication to groundbreaking medicine ensures the integration of regenerative therapy into daily practice in the Chicagoland area.

What Is The Difference Between Stem Cell Sources?

Stem cell therapy in the US is tightly regulated by the FDA. Our cutting-edge treatments comply with rigorous FDA standards, ensuring that what you put in your body is scientifically proven and ethically sourced. Treatments in the US are based on proven research and performed by highly trained professionals in accredited facilities.

Stem cell treatments in other countries may lack strict oversight, leading to variability in cell quality, sourcing, and clinical practices. While some clinics abroad make bold claims, these often come with increased risks and little recourse if complications arise. Choosing US-based therapy means choosing safety, precision, and trust—because your health and performance deserve nothing less. Don’t take chances abroad when you can have the best right here at home.

Dr Zaki Anwar preparing stem cell therapies

UNLOCK RAPID HEALING WITH PRP

Experience the revolutionary power of PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) therapy. Dr. Zaki Anwar creates a personalized PRP solution containing over 30 active growth factors extracted from your own blood. These platelets stimulate tissue and blood vessel repair, expediting natural recovery. Augment your body's inherent healing with the addition of PRP to the affected area. For enhanced recovery, explore options like analgesic creams or Pressure Wave (Shockwave) Therapy and always concentrate on proper diet and exercise.

POWERFUL BENEFITS OF AMNIOTIC FLUID

Amniotic Fluid can relieve pain associated with joints, soft tissue and spinal disorders with quick and painless in-office injections. This all natural and drug-free biologic contains a large concentration of Growth Factors, including GDF-11, referred to as “the Fountain of Youth” hormone by a Harvard Study.

With practically no recovery time you can return to every day, low impact activities immediately. Amniotic Fluid injections can be a safe, non-steroidal alternative to surgery. Each injection helps recruit your body’s own healing components to repair and regenerate the injured tissue that is causing pain. Conditions successfully treated include:

● Joints: Knees, Hips, Shoulders, Elbows, Wrists, Ankles

● Spine: Neck pain, Back pain, Sacroiliac joints

● Soft tissue: Plantar Fasciitis, Tennis Elbow, Rotator Cuff tears

Diagram showing from where mesenchymal stem cells come

ARE EXOSOMES BETTER?

Derived from Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs), these extracellular vesicles are derived from placental or umbilical cord tissue from a healthy live donor. This tissue is rich with cytokines and growth factors with a high differentiation potential for regeneration at the site of damage. These naturally occurring nanovesicles are produced by cells and contain a biologic message with instructions to direct the behavior of other cells. The crosstalk of countless circulating vesicles forms a network of communication between cells, which governs the normal and abnormal physiologic processes that occur throughout the body. Exosomes produced by MSCs contain instructions that support the development, repair, and regeneration of body tissue at approximately 1000x the strength of PRP.

LOW-RISK REGENERATIVE MEDICINE

No incisions or sutures are required, and recovery is swift. Slight soreness at the injection site is possible but manageable. Stem cells are sourced from healthy mothers who have delivered a healthy baby and are screened rigorously for purity and safety. Extracellular vesicles, derived from Mesenchymal Stem Cells, do not carry any trace of DNA or blood type, and contain nearly three times the amount of growth factors compared to adult stem cells.

Exosomes are naturally produced by the body, but in much smaller amounts than placental newborn sources. Unlike embryonic or expanded stem cells which carry risks, our therapy is based on the current knowledge and constant communication with expert lab research. While treatment outcomes may be difficult to guarantee, we prioritize safety and science-backed approaches.

Embryonic stem cells will never be utilized by our office.

NATURAL BIOLOGIC
TISSUE COLLECTION

We only trust industry leading labs to process donations from healthy mothers who have delivered a healthy baby via scheduled C-section. Placental and Amniotic Fluid donors sign a consent and complete a detailed questionnaire before the tissue undergoes extensive screenings.

Once the samples have been thoroughly tested for infectious diseases and sterility under International Blood Bank standards and are 100% safe, the tissue is processed under FDA guidelines and then cryopreserved until use.

Regenerative treatments are safe and administered with adherence to strict standards and FDA guidelines to keep patients protected from any risk of infection or complication. Our in-office procedures offer a convenient path to pain reduction by beginning repair and regeneration of healthy tissue during a short outpatient appointment.

Preclinical trials suggest that exosomes:

• Reduce inflammation

• Reduce tissue fibrosis

• Modulate over-active immune cells

• Support blood supply

• Promote cell survival

• Promote connective tissue synthesis

• Repair and regenerate tissue