Can someone with hypothyroidism get a vampire PRP facelift and can it be done by a nurse? (photo)

Hello and thank you for your question.
 I am a big fan of Vampire procedures. The Vampire facelift will definitely help with thin skin, improving texture. It would also help in time with fine wrinkles and volume. Multiple treatments and maintenance are required. An experienced injector is advisable, and this can be a nurse too. Please refer to my portfolio for mature skin examples. 

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Oxana Popescu MD

You can definitely get the vampire facelift treatment without any issues secondary to your hypothyroidism. It’s best to get your thyroid levels at optimal levels for your skin and for your health in general. A well trained nurse with a lot of experience in injecting with PRP should be fine.

First, thank you for your question.  Since you are using your own blood cells, this a perfectly safe procedure.  I encouraged  you to research credentials and ensure that the nurse or physician is certified to perform the Vampire Facelift, which is different than the vampire facial procedure.  Best

Thank you for your question.  There is no reason why your would not be a good candidate because of your thyroid condition.  Once your levels are optimized, not just within normal range, you can get maximal effects from this procedure.  As long as you don't expect surgical results and are combining a good skin care regimen and healthy lifestyle otherwise and avoiding excessive sun exposure with good sun protection in Mexico you should get satisfactory results.  Providers for this procedure should be licensed and certified so you can trust they are performing up to the standards and guidelines set forth.

When PRP is injected into the face, it can provide a beautiful, natural-looking volume restoration.  As you mentioned, a series of 2 or 3 treatments is usually needed for best results.  There is no reason that a person with low thyroid levels cannot get PRP, although if your hypothyroidism is not being treated, your results may not be as good as if it is being managed.There are many nurse injectors who are excellent.  Hopefully, you can check her reviews.  I would suggest that you only use a nurse injector if she has a physician supervisor who is on site or, at the very least, within close proximity.  While serious problems with PRP injections are rare, it is important to have a physician close by if and when they occur.

Hi Lynette king, People with hypothyroidism often have dry, thin skin with fine lines. This is something that microneedling with PRP can address readily. What is important are the growth factors in the blood that is collected when your blood is processed. It has nothing to do with the circulating thyroid hormones in the blood.All the best,Justin Harper, M.D.

Yes, you can get PRP with hypothyroidism.  There should be no reason against it.  As for a nurse performing it, make sure they are actual nurses and not just staff or medical assistants.  I would prefer an actual physician to perform the procedure or at least mid-level provider.

Of course you can. There is nothing that can prevent the PRP from making your body generate more collagen with the Vampire Facelift.  Results are better if your thyroid is being treated.  So don't worry and you should have good results.  Ask them to do your neck as well.