Since Dr. Sharma moved to his current location and added his skin clinic I am even more impressed with his consultations, the procedures he chooses for me and especially his execution. He has a vision that compliments the features I already have and I am always very impressed by his skills with the “needle”.
Vampire Facelifts do work and aren't just another marketing buzzword. Here is a brief summary of the process; We take some of your blood and spin it down in a centrifuge. We then get the plasma, which has the platelets in it. We remove and discard the red blood cells, and are left with a yellow colored serum. This serum has all the useful parts of the blood, plus the platelets, which stimulate healing.We then inject this PRP into your face, just underneath the skin. You see an immediate difference with increased volume in the area of the injections followed by a slight decrease over the next four days or so. Then over the next three to four weeks you see the full plumping results as the body's platelets and growth factors stimulate the production of collagen and improve the volume and texture of the skin. The benefits of this procedure are that it is more cost effective for the volume that you are injecting into the face, it lasts longer than most fillers, it improves the quality and texture of the skin, and PRP is a natural product of your body.
Melasma is a common skin condition of adults in which light to dark brown or grayish pigmentation develops, mainly on the face. Although it can affect both genders and any race, it is more common in women and people with darker skin-types who live in sunny climates. PRP has proven effective in the treatment of Melasma. The one good thing about PRP for Melasma is the fact that PRP won’t make the condition worse unlike IPL, Fraxel or other treatments. PRP injections work by supplying growth factors to reduce the pigmentation. And being an independent treatment with no downtime, it can be done in conjunction with conventional treatments for Melasma to add and enhance the effects.Seek out a doctor who is experienced administering PRP treatments to see if it is the right choice for you.
At this time there is no magic bullet for getting rid of Melasma, which typically results from sun exposure or hormonal changes, those with a genetic predisposition and darker skin are also more prone to the condition. The best thing you can do is have a effective sun protection program in place for your skin. Creams, peels, lasers and PRP can all help in the treatment of this condition.
Sculptra is a great product that utilizes poly-L-lactic acid to gradually stimulate the body’s own collagen. If you feel like one side of your face appears fuller than the other then I would recommend you returning for more Sculptra in that area. If you want immediate results, you can also consider having a dermal filler injected to quickly even out the area. Whichever injection you decide, please consult a board certified dermatologist with a great deal of experience using facial cosmetic injections.
Most patients will see the results of their Botox injection begin to appear after 3 or 4 days but it can day up to 14 days to see the maximum effect. If you are still unhappy with the results after this period has elapsed I would suggest you followup with your doctor.
