CELL
Your Aftercare Guide
Everything you need to protect your investment and support the best possible results.
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Your cells are navigating and getting to work.
After your IV infusion, mesenchymal stem cells circulate through your bloodstream and begin homing in on areas of inflammation and tissue damage. This homing process takes time — think days to weeks, not hours. The cells don't just land in one spot; they release signaling proteins (cytokines and growth factors) that reduce inflammation and stimulate your body's own repair mechanisms. This is a process, not a switch. Be patient with your body.
What's Normal to Feel
First 24 Hours
- ✓Hydrate aggressively — water + electrolytes all day
- ✓Rest — prioritize sleep, naps are encouraged
- ✓Eat clean — anti-inflammatory whole foods
- ✓Light walking — gentle movement is fine
- ✗Alcohol — interferes with the regenerative process
- ✗Intense workouts — stress diverts healing resources
- ✗NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen) — may blunt the cell response
- ✗Smoking — significantly reduces stem cell activity
Days 2–7
- ✓Continue hydrating — stay ahead of it all week
- ✓Sauna sessions — supports detox and circulation
- ✓Red light therapy — shown to enhance cellular activity
- ✓Gentle exercise — walking, yoga, light movement
- ✗Steroids — unless specifically approved by your physician
- ✗Heavy alcohol
- ✗Extreme heat or cold — saunas OK, extreme ice baths not ideal
- ✗High sugar / processed foods — they promote inflammation
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When to Expect Results
Your cells are settling into the joint and starting to signal.
After a joint injection, stem cells are delivered directly to the target area — the joint space, tendon, or tissue site. They anchor to the local environment and begin releasing anti-inflammatory cytokines and growth factors that reduce swelling, slow cartilage breakdown, and signal your body to repair damaged tissue. Some temporary discomfort or swelling at the injection site is normal and actually indicates the cells are active. The real work happens over the coming weeks.
Injection Site Care
- ✓Keep the site clean and dry for 24 hours — no submerging in pools, hot tubs, or baths
- ✓Ice packs can be used sparingly if swelling is uncomfortable — 10–15 min on, not continuous
- ✓Elevate the treated limb when resting if possible
- ✗No NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen, aspirin) — they suppress the inflammatory signaling that drives healing
- ✗No cortisone or steroid injections at or near the site for at least 6 weeks
- ✗No picking, rubbing, or massaging the injection site for 48 hours
What's Normal to Feel
Activity Guidelines
- ✓Rest the joint for 24–48 hours post-injection
- ✓Gentle range of motion after 48 hours — don't lock it up completely
- ✓Low-impact walking is encouraged after day 2
- ✓PT or light rehab is recommended alongside treatment
- ✗High-impact activity for at least 1 week (running, jumping, heavy lifting)
- ✗Prolonged standing or walking on day one
- ✗Alcohol and smoking — impair the healing response
- ✗Inflammatory foods — sugar, seed oils, processed snacks
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When to Expect Results
When to Seek Help
Contact us or seek medical attention if you notice:
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