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Hello and thank you for your question.The Vampire facelift involves the injection of filler and the patient's own activated platelets in the area treated. The dormant stem cells are activated and differentiate in new collagen fibers, new fibroblasts and new blood vessels. It is not clear what will happen if there are pre existing cancer cells in the tissue injected, and there are not enough studies to address this issue.Stay well,Oxana Popescu MD
Since your cancerous tissue was removed years ago without recurrence there is no reason to refrain from PRP in your face. It is important to protect your skin continuously from future damage with good UV protection and have regular followup with your doctor.
You bring up an interesting question. Adding "fertilizer" to a cancer can lead to rapid growth of a cancer. However, if the cancer is gone, as is your case, it is perfectly safe to have a PRP facial (Vampire Facial).
Yes, vampire facelifts are safe, even if you have had a history of skin disease.The prp that is mixed with the two vials of fillers helps the skin heal from the inside out, and makes the filler last longer. In my experience.Best. Dr Brecht Seattle, Wa
Depending on what your concerns are, PRP can be beneficial both injected and microneedled into the skin. Injecting it will get the plasma deeper into the skin and is great for lines and wrinkles. However, not everyone needs the plasma injected. It's best to discuss your concerns with your pr...
Yes, Vampire Facelift will help but resurfacing or Bellafill will help better. Resurfacing will create a controlled injury and allow collagen stimulation and rehealing. Bellafill injected into the depressions has collagen in it for immediate improvement and stimulates collagen growth...
A facial only uses topical numbing agents but a facelift uses fillers and those are not recommended. Although they appear safe in general they are not used in pregnancy as they simply haven't been studied.