The New (and fuller) Face of Aging 

As one of the first to perform platelet-rich plasma therapy (better known as PRP) for aesthetics in Charlotte, nurse practitioner Alissa Pace has treated many lovely faces through the years. While becoming a master of the PRP technique, Pace found limitations with candidacy for the procedure, as well as hesitations of clients fearful of the potential downtime. With the desire to deliver similar results to PRP with less downtime and the ability to treat a wider range of clients, Alissa decided to research a potential alternative: the use of amnion allograft. She teamed up with Dr. Adam Augenstein and the research did show using amnion allograft led to similar results to those of PRP. The research study published in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery last year and led Alissa to establish Ariasa ô

This patent pending technique optimizes the placement of the amnion allograft in the midface to regenerate tissue and restore a more prominent Ogee curve. In simple terms, the double S-shaped angle that runs along our cheeks begins to flatten as we age, due to the loss of both fat and bone. This diminishes the contour of our face, resulting in sagging skin, more prominent lines and wrinkles, and the disappearance of dimension. ​

Ariasa is injectable treatments (amnion allografts or PRP) that aim to regenerate the tissues of the face that break down over time. An acronym for Aesthetic Rejuvenation using Injectable Amniotic Suspension Allograft, Ariasa’s goal is to deliver an overall enhancement of our aesthetic appearance while looking as natural as possible.

​ If you’ve heard of PRP, it may be for its wide use in orthopedics. Amnion allografts similarly have been safely used in the orthopedic field for healing and joint injections and are also used in tissue wounds such as burns.

“Contributing to my industry in a meaningful way has always been a goal of mine.” says Pace. “It’s a privilege to offer the latest advancements in aesthetic regenerative medicine. Knowing it will change the way others feel about their appearance just makes it that much more gratifying.”

Ariasaô regenerative medicine treatments are currently available in Charlotte only, though plans to expand to other practices are in the works. You can find more information at www.ariasabeauty.com.