Aging, Reimagined: Dr. Lo on the Future of Regenerative Medicine

The RegenCen Approach to Longevity

Aging isn’t about simply getting older—it’s about how well your body functions as you age. At RegenCen, we take a regenerative approach to longevity, focusing on restoring vitality, energy, and function at every stage of life. In this Q&A with Dr. Gustav Lo, Founder and Chief Medical Officer at RegenCen, he shares insights on the latest in anti-aging medicine, hormone replacement, PRF, NAD+, and how regenerative therapies can help you feel like yourself again—at any age.

01. Tell us about RegenCen

Not everyone wants aesthetic services—but everyone wants to feel better and live better. That’s why we created RegenCen.

For years, we’ve offered anti-aging medicine alongside our aesthetic treatments. But Courtney envisioned a dedicated space with a specialized team for those who didn’t want or need aesthetic services. Anti-aging medicine is the future—it’s growing exponentially, driven by both need and increasing evidence of its effectiveness.

At what age do people start?
From the 30s onward. Younger patients often visit us for hair loss or tendon and joint pain. Many women in their 30s seek bioidentical hormone treatments. We also work with postpartum women to rehabilitate the pelvic floor, speeding the return of vaginal and bladder function.

As patients age, their need for RegenCen grows. Starting in their 40s, many turn to hormone replacement, sexual health treatments, arthritis relief, and therapies for bladder control and vaginal health—issues that often go hand-in-hand.

02. What exactly is anti-aging medicine?

Anti-aging medicine encompasses treatments that help the body function better, repair itself, and restore vitality. These regenerative therapies don’t just mask symptoms; they help you rejuvenate tissues and restore optimal function.

Aging and degeneration aren’t one-size-fits-all. It’s not just about hormones, inflammation, or metabolic health—it’s a combination, and it varies for everyone.

Drawing on years of expertise in primary care, we analyze symptoms and labs to determine who will benefit from specific treatments and ensure they receive optimal care.

03. You offer quite a range of treatments. Tell us about that.

Let’s break our services into three categories:

• Whole-body anti-aging
• Tissue regeneration
• Recovery and performance

Tissue regeneration involves targeting specific areas with treatments like radio frequency energy, platelet injections, or other advanced techniques to activate dormant cells and restore lost function.

For example, we can strengthen weak bladders, reverse vaginal dysfunction, regrow hair by stimulating dormant scalp follicles, or regenerate the cartilage surfaces that have worn away in joints. These therapies help restore natural function and improve quality of life.

Whole-body anti-aging treatments like hormone replacement and NAD+ work throughout your entire body.
While there’s no magical “fountain of youth,” these therapies come close – improving blood sugar, blood pressure, muscle mass, and bone density.

Patients frequently tell us, “I feel like I did 10 years ago” or “I feel like myself again.” These results are why we consider hormone replacement therapy one of the most transformative options we offer.

Recovery and performance treatments focus on re-energizing your metabolism, heart, and circulatory function to achieve optimal tissue oxygenation. These therapies are ideal for competitive athletes and high-performing professionals who need peak energy levels.

Recovery treatments also benefit people who are recovering from illness, surgery, or prolonged stress. Treatments like NAD+ and the B Fit Shot+ work quickly – you’ll feel noticeable improvements almost immediately.

04. What’s the most effective regenerative treatment right now?

Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) is the single most effective regenerative treatment available today. It’s the one therapy that truly “turns back the clock,” and not just on paper—you’ll feel the difference.

Patients report increased energy, improved mood and motivation, and enhanced sex drive. Many tell us it feels like they’ve turned back time by 20 years. (And yes, I’ve experienced it myself, too!)

When done properly—staying within normal physiologic levels—BHRT has no known long-term risks. In fact, it’s the opposite: BHRT reduces the risk of cancer, osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s, and cardiovascular disease.

If you’re serious about feeling younger and more energized, BHRT is where you start.

05. What is PRF?

Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) is a powerful regenerative treatment derived from your own blood. It’s packed with healing properties, growth factors, and regenerative capabilities.

We inject PRF into areas that need rejuvenation, stimulating the growth of new cells and blood supply. Wherever it’s applied, PRF helps tissues function better and behave more youthfully.

PRF is especially effective for addressing diminished sexual response, thinning hair, joint pain, tendinitis, and a body that feels like it’s breaking down too soon.

06. You focus a lot on boosting energy. Anything other than hormones for that?

Yes! But NAD+ is my favorite anti-aging treatment—and it’s not a hormone. NAD+ injections are especially effective because about 80% of people feel their energy boost immediately.

NAD+ is a key player in cellular health and function. For energy production, NAD+ is vital for converting food into energy. By our 50s, we may have only half the NAD we had when younger, which of course means less energy and slower metabolism. The good news is that studies show restoring NAD levels has a real impact: increasing calorie burn, improving metabolic efficiency, and giving a noticeable energy boost for several days.

So it’s great for an energy kick if you’re recovering from an illness or athletic event, or just feeling generally burned out. Then there are patients like me who take it every single week because I love having the same energy I had 20 years ago.