On the blog today, I’m excited to introduce one of the incredible members of our Racquel Aesthetics & Wellness team, Emily Altman. Emily is one of our highly trained laser specialists and has been closely involved in bringing our newest regenerative treatment to life. She’s here to walk you through what makes Acorn Biolabs such a groundbreaking addition to our practice and why we are so excited to be the first and only practice in Missouri to offer it!!
Take it away, Emily!
Acorn Biolabs represents a major shift in how we approach aesthetic medicine, longevity, and regenerative care. This is not a trend or a one size fits all solution. Acorn is the gateway to truly personalized regenerative medicine, using your own biology as your most powerful treatment tool.
At Racquel Aesthetics, we pride ourselves on our commitment to bringing our patients the very best treatments and aesthetic medicine that our industry has to offer. We carefully curate and rigorously test all treatments before we bring it into our clinical practice. Today is no exception. We are proud to announce that we are the first in Missouri to now offer the revolutionary Acorn Biolabs.
Acorn Biolabs uses regenerative medicine to power our own bodies’ intrinsic ability to repair damages caused by aging and increase longevity; emphasizing a shift from pharmaceutical-centric approaches to a more personalized cell-focused approach. With Acorn, we are using our own stem cells through the collection of your hair follicles, which are rich in growth factors, exosomes and other regenerative properties.The idea is to build a personalized “reserve” of our own younger, healthier cells that can be tapped later at your convenience. Once the sample has been collected, the cells are then analyzed and cryogenically frozen to preserve them for future use. Additionally, because these are the patient’s own cells, this eliminates concerns about adverse immune reactions that can arise when using donor cells.
What makes Acorn so unique is the source. Hair follicle stem cells are incredibly robust, non invasively collected, and supported by decades of research. These cells are the same types of stem cells found in bone marrow, without the need for invasive procedures. This allows us to safely and comfortably preserve your body’s regenerative potential at its best, which is today!
How Does It Work?
It is simple! We will collect 50 hair follicles non-invasively from the back of the scalp. Patients should arrive with clean, dry hair. Once the hairs have been collected, they will be sent off to verify and freeze their viability at -320 degrees Fahrenheit. Freezing at this temperature prevents aging, providing patients with access to younger cells for future regenerative treatments throughout their lives. In essence, Acorn helps patients save their healthiest cells NOW, ensuring they can use them as they age. Once the cells have been analyzed and frozen, RA will receive 12 vials of your own stem cells with an 18 month expiration date!
Each patient also receives a detailed cell viability report showing how many follicles were collected, how many live cells were preserved, and overall cell health. These cells can be expanded over time and utilized as regenerative medicine continues to evolve. This is future proofing your health, skin, and hair.
How Will RA Use My Stem Cells?
We will use these stem cells for laser (think Moxi and Coolpeel), SkinPen Microneedling and Sylfirm Microneedling as well as hair restoration treatments. The stem cells will be massaged topically after each treatment.
This topical application is the first fully autologous regenerative topical of its kind, meaning it is made entirely from your own cells. Patients experience faster recovery, reduced inflammation, decreased downtime, and enhanced results. Many patients notice calmer skin, quicker healing, and improved texture within hours to days after treatment.
This is only the beginning. Injectable applications for skin, hair, and even fertility and orthopedic medicine are actively in research and development. By banking your cells now, you are preserving access to future treatments as they become available.
What Does Acorn Cost?
The cost to use Acorn Biolabs is $3500. This includes the extraction and storage fee for 18 months of your 12 vials of stem cells.
Ongoing cell banking is extremely affordable, making it easy to continue preserving your youngest cells over time without repeated collections. Compared to recollecting in the future, maintaining your banked cells is both cost effective and forward thinking.
We are incredibly proud to be the first and only practice in Missouri to offer Acorn Biolabs. This is regenerative medicine at the highest level!
If you’re interested in preserving your cells for future regenerative treatments, we’d be happy to help you. Please contact us at 636-742-1122 or 314-200-2334 for more information.
