Dr. Charles Runels began his career as a physical chemist at Southern Research Institute before attending medical school at the University of Alabama in Birmingham. After completing his residency and becoming board-certified in Internal Medicine, he spent 12 years as an ER physician, founding the largest group of ER physicians in his state. Dr. Runels later transitioned to private practice, focusing on endocrinology, wellness, cosmetic medicine, and sexual medicine. His innovative work in using blood-derived growth factors for facial rejuvenation led to the development of the Vampire Facelift®, and he founded the Cellular Medicine Association to further research in this field. Dr. Runels is also known for his contributions to the development of the O-Shot® and P-Shot® procedures, enhancing urinary incontinence and sexual function in men and women. He has trained over 5,000 physicians in over 50 countries in these techniques.