Is there risks with the Vampire Facial injections?

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What are the risks associated with the Vampire Facial? I know with fillers you need to make sure the injector doesn't hit any veins but this procedure is mainly done by estheticians and nurses.

Ellen A. Mahony, MD · Answer

Keep in mind that the Vampire Facial does not involve injections with fillers.  This treatment involves creating 1000s of microchannels in the surface of your skin and then saturating those channels with platelet rich plasma.The channels are created with a micropen.  The PRP is created by separating the platelet rich portion of your plasma from your blood.  Since this is a wholly natural and DNA based biologic, and not a filler, you will not have any allergy or untoward effect from the treatment.The treatment is performed on the surface of your skin and the micropen depth that I use ranges in depth from 0.5 to 3.0 cm.  Veins lay much deeper in the tissue.  I have not seen any complications or even bruising.  There is a day of "pink" skin but the recovery is swift and the results are stunning!In good health,Ellen Mahony, MD

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

any injections have risks of bruising, swelling and vascular occlusion. I suggest going to a good physician or using cannulas.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Patricia Guevara-Channell, MD · Answer

With any type of procedure there is a certain level of risk involved. There is a possibility of bruising, hematomas, and infection. However, risk is reduced when you select a highly trained provider the procedure is generally very safe.

Luis A. Cenedese, MD, FACS · Answer

Every treatment/procedure has potential side effects.  PRP micro-needling AKA the Vampire Facial is performed by isolating a patient's own platelets and driving them into the face with thousands of channels created with a micro-needling device. Side effects include redness, bruising, swelling, scratches, allergic reactions to numbing creams and alcohol and infections.  Patients report a high satisfaction rate after one to three treatments during a six month period.PRP injection AKA the Vampire Facelift involves injecting one's own platelets below the skin into select problem areas (the lower eyelids, between the brows, around the mouth, cheeks or forehead.  Improvement in fine lines, large pores, discolorations and skin texture should be evident within one month following one treatment.Bruising and swelling may be more common after the injections.Please consult with an experienced Board Certified Specialist prior to making treatment decisions.

Anteneh Roba, MD · Answer

The usual risks associated with any injection including swelling, redness, bruising, infection if other products besides PRP is included like amnion am allergic reaction may occur.

Is there risks with the Vampire Facial injections?

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