

#103 The Fountain Of Youth: Regenerative Medicine
Oct 10, 2025
Dr. Victor Urzola, a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon and co-founder of the Regenerative Medicine Institute in Costa Rica, shares insights on the transformative power of regenerative medicine. He discusses his shift from plastic surgery to stem cell therapies that restore health and vitality. Audiences will learn about plasma replacement, the significance of early intervention, and how fat transfers can heal severe scars. With an eye on future cognitive enhancements, Victor emphasizes proactive health strategies for everyone, not just the ailing.
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Fat Transfers Work Via Mesenchymal Stem Cells
- Mesenchymal stem cells in fat transfers reduce scar inflammation and reprogram nearby cells epigenetically.
- These cells soften scars, restore mobility, and reveal regenerative mechanisms behind fat graft benefits.
Aging Is Driven By Lost Stem Cells And Inflammation
- Aging reduces stem cell numbers and increases senescent cells that drive inflammation and decline.
- RMI targets both by removing inflammatory plasma and restoring youthful cellular signals to improve function.
Plasma Replacement Is Like Changing Fish Tank Water
- Plasma carries inflammatory waste that impairs cell function and can be cleaned and replaced to improve systemic health.
- RMI compares plasma replacement to changing the water in a fish tank to rejuvenate the cells inside.