Dr. Eric Sadeh was interviewed tonight by TV Talk Show Host, Dorothy Cascerceri on Celebrity Corner. Dorothy asked about the Vampire Facelift. Here's what Dr. Sadeh thinks about the Vampire Facelift.....
Catchy name for a Vampire obsessed society...but does it really
work???
Made popular by Kim Kardashian, the Vampire Facelift involves taking your own blood, separating
out the red and white blood cells from the plasma, activating the components,
and then re-injecting the concentrated solution containing a platelet
rich-fibrin matrix into the face.
Initially, this solution has the effect that any filler would have when
injected into the face, however, that fullness is short-lived. The real long term benefit is that it could
stimulate angiogenesis (new blood vessel growth into the injected area) and
increased collagen synthesis. The result
would be thicker, healthier skin that could last for several years.
The problem is that to date there are no scientific studies
showing that the Vampire Facelift really works.
Even plastic surgeons that tout its benefits recommend that it be repeated one
to three times to see maximal effects.
They also suggest that the well known Hyaluronic acid fillers such as
Juvedarm and Restylane be used in conjunction to enhance the effects of the
Vampire Facelift...makes sense, because the procedure does not add any lasting
volume to the face, it just helps improve the quality of the skin.
THE JURY IS STILL OUT...
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