9 Things to Know Before Getting Stem Cell TMJ Treatment in Mexico
Jaw pain, clicking, locking or limited opening from the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) can affect eating, speaking and sleep. If you want a non-surgical option after conservative care, here are nine things to know before you book stem cell TMJ treatment at Dream Body Clinic in BucerÃas, near Puerto Vallarta.
1. The protocol is 25 million stem cells injected into the jaw joint
The treatment delivers 25 million allogeneic mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) by guided injection into the temporomandibular joint, per TMJ. The aim is to support reduced inflammation and soft-tissue and cartilage repair signaling. The injection is performed by experienced physicians in a certified facility and typically takes only a few minutes.
2. The cells are made in the clinic’s own lab, and used fresh
The cells are culture-expanded from Wharton’s jelly and placenta in Dream Body Clinic’s on-site ISO-rated, COFEPRIS-licensed laboratory and administered fresh, never frozen.
3. There is one published price
The package is $1,750 USD. It includes an imaging review, bloodwork, a physician consultation and the injection at the clinic’s certified facility. The page structures this price similarly to the clinic’s other small-joint protocols.
4. The cells work by signaling, not by becoming a new jaw joint
Once injected, MSCs act primarily through signaling rather than becoming permanent replacement cells. The page describes the aims as calming local inflammation, supporting the matrix that helps cartilage and soft tissue, guiding repair in ligaments and surrounding structures, helping remodel scar tissue and supporting blood supply. Results vary.
5. It is positioned for chronic TMJ problems
The treatment is considered for chronic TMJ pain, osteoarthritis of the temporomandibular joint, limited jaw opening or soft-tissue damage in people who want a non-surgical regenerative option, particularly where conservative care has not helped. Suitability is reviewed in a free consultation based on your history and available imaging.
6. It is not right for everyone
The clinic does not treat anyone who has had cancer in the past five years, as a precaution. Candidacy is reviewed from your history and imaging, and some patients may not be candidates. As with any treatment, some people do not respond.
7. Imaging comes first
Day 2 of your stay is an imaging review, or on-site imaging if needed. If you already have recent jaw imaging, ask about sending it ahead at info@dreambodyclinic.net so the doctors can review it before you travel.
8. Plan for at least four days in town
Day 1 arrive and rest, Day 2 imaging review (or on-site imaging if needed) and payment, Day 3 treatment, Day 4 fly home. The clinic recommends a minimum of four days in the BucerÃas and Puerto Vallarta area.
9. Know the recovery and how to prepare
Temporary tightness or soreness in the joint the night of treatment or the next day is the most commonly noted effect, and the clinic provides medication for it. Many patients notice early changes within weeks, and fuller results are commonly reported between 3 and 6 months, though results vary. To prepare, avoid NSAIDs and prednisone, and avoid cortisone for at least 3 months before treatment. Always check with your own doctor before stopping any prescribed medication.
Ready to find out if you’re a candidate? Call (888) 704-3977, WhatsApp +52 322 232 1055, or email info@dreambodyclinic.net for a free consultation.
Results vary. This content is for education and is not medical advice.
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