Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Find comprehensive answers to the most common questions regarding Florida stem cell statutory regulations (§458.3245), patient candidacy, procedure safety, recovery timelines, and clinic appointments.
Regenerative Medicine & Stem Cell Therapy
Is stem cell therapy legal in Florida under state statutory regulations?
Yes. Under Florida law (including Florida Statute § 458.3245), licensed medical physicians (MD/DO) are authorized to administer cellular therapies within their clinical scope of practice. The Florida statutory framework establishes clear safety parameters, informed consent protocols, and mandatory patient statutory disclosures for non-FDA approved cellular therapies.
How are Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) administered?
MSCs are administered in our comfortable Miami outpatient clinic. For joint conditions, Dr. Nina Gupta utilizes dynamic real-time musculoskeletal ultrasound guidance to ensure precise intra-articular delivery directly into the joint capsule or around damaged tendons under local anesthesia. The procedure takes under 60 minutes.
What is the recovery time after a joint injection?
There is minimal to no downtime. Patients walk out of the clinic immediately after the procedure. We advise 48–72 hours of "relative rest" (avoiding high-impact running or heavy lifting). Low-impact activities (walking, swimming, light cycling) are resumed within days, followed by progressive strengthening.
Longevity Medicine & Hormone Optimization
What is the difference between biological age and chronological age?
Chronological age is simply the number of calendar years since your birth. Biological age reflects the actual functional health, cellular senescence, telomere length, and DNA methylation state of your organs and tissues. Longevity medicine aims to slow and potentially reverse biological aging relative to your chronological age.
Are bioidentical hormones (BHRT) safe?
When prescribed following comprehensive baseline laboratory diagnostics and managed with regular physician monitoring, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) has a well-established safety profile. Dr. Nina Gupta customizes dosing to physiological target ranges, monitoring blood markers every 3–6 months.
NAD+ & IV Nutrition Therapy
How long does an NAD+ IV infusion take?
High-dose NAD+ infusions (250mg to 750mg) typically take between 90 and 180 minutes. Because NAD+ stimulates rapid cellular bioenergetics, it must be dripped at a controlled, comfortable rate to prevent transient chest tightness or abdominal cramping. Patients relax in our luxury private suites with Wi-Fi and amenities.
How frequently should I receive NAD+ or IV infusions?
Infusion frequency depends on your health goals. Patients seeking rapid cognitive or post-viral recharge often undergo a 2-to-4 session loading protocol over 2 weeks, followed by monthly maintenance infusions. Dr. Gupta customizes your protocol during your intake evaluation.
Insurance & Clinic Logistics
Does insurance cover regenerative medicine and longevity testing?
Most commercial insurance carriers and Medicare do not cover investigational orthobiologics (PRP, stem cell therapy) or specialized anti-aging longevity programs. Longevity Institute Miami operates as a fee-for-service, direct-pay practice. We provide transparent pricing upfront and can provide itemized superbills with diagnostic ICD-10 codes for patients to submit to HSA/FSA accounts or out-of-network insurance.
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