“Ask Clare” re: PRP – Platelet Rich Plasma
Question – I’ve seen the ‘Vampire Facelift’ mentioned a lot in magazines recently, with celebs like Kim Kardashian posting slightly scary looking ‘selfies’ post-procedure! Is it just a fad, or a proven treatment?Clare’s Answer – Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy (a.k.a. the
‘Vampire Facelift’) involves a medical professional taking some of your blood and separating the platelet-rich plasma from the rest of the blood cells. The plasma is then reinjected into certain areas of the face to promote cell repair and regeneration.
The treatment was developed after many years of intensive medical research into the proven healing properties of plasma, and really is an effective way of reducing the appearance of deep wrinkles and ‘plumping out’ the skin. Definitely not just a fad, but in order for the treatment to be safe and effective, it does need to be carried out by a qualified and experienced practitioner.
