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Vampire Facial w/PRP Injections Treating Radiation Damage and Aging
UPDATED FROM kmowrey
2 years post
In conclusion
$1,500
In reviewing this experience I don’t feel the PRP is worth the cost. I feel I received the same or better results from filler injections (for both my eyes and radiated area) and I’m not sure the topical application offers any benefit. That being said, I do continue with the microneedling without PRP every 6 months as I feel it improves overall texture and fine lines.
For the advanced aging in the radiated area I’ve seen great results from a combo of a TON of filler, microneedling and Botox!
For the advanced aging in the radiated area I’ve seen great results from a combo of a TON of filler, microneedling and Botox!
kmowrey's provider
UPDATED FROM kmowrey
4 months post
Third skin pen with/PRP 6/9
Last treatment done on Thursday. My Aestetician Tina went ahead and did the deepest 2mm treatment on most of my face (except forehead).
She feels the skin on the radiated side of my face is nearly equal in appearance now! My skin tolerated the deepest treatment exceedingly well. I have some very dry/peeling patches in the damaged areas.
I had extra PRP left over this time so applied it every hour or so after the treatment until it was gone.
Will likely just do annual treatments now unless I decide to do some isolated treatments just to the jowel area I am so self-conscious about.
I have to say the Botox to the jowel area made a significant difference in the wrinkling when I pucker or talk. I will definitely be repeating it!
I'll post final pics of this experience in 6-12 weeks.
So far--- expensive process but WORTH IT!????
She feels the skin on the radiated side of my face is nearly equal in appearance now! My skin tolerated the deepest treatment exceedingly well. I have some very dry/peeling patches in the damaged areas.
I had extra PRP left over this time so applied it every hour or so after the treatment until it was gone.
Will likely just do annual treatments now unless I decide to do some isolated treatments just to the jowel area I am so self-conscious about.
I have to say the Botox to the jowel area made a significant difference in the wrinkling when I pucker or talk. I will definitely be repeating it!
I'll post final pics of this experience in 6-12 weeks.
So far--- expensive process but WORTH IT!????
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June 11, 2016
Hi, great results.
Has the Botox around your mouth affected your lips etc.....most don't won't to inject in that area.
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October 11, 2016
Botox around my mouth did not affect anything except the wrinkles. He only put 6 units in. Loved the result.
February 25, 2018
Update- I’ve had Botox applied near the marionette lines below lower lip several times now. Depending on exactly where it is injected on occasion I do feel it affecting my ability to chew. This feeling only lasts a few weeks and doesn’t happen every time. Not noticeable to others. Really helps with the dynamic lines here though.
August 8, 2016
do you think the vampire facial lift is what caused the results? Or was it the fillers and botox?
October 11, 2016
I think all of it helped. I got the least results from the skin pen alone at the radiated site and got good results elsewhere. The radiated area needed all the treatments! Keep in mind each treatment fixes a different issue. The fillers filled the lack of volume as a result of radiation. The skin pen addressed tissue laxity and crepey skin. Botox stopped the dynamic wrinkling that skin pen doesn't address.
UPDATED FROM kmowrey
3 months post
12 weeks after starting skin pen--thrilled with results!!
So I'm now 3 months out from my first treatment and a month out from the second. I have to say I am THRILLED!
The area of wrinkling from radiation damage in my jowl area is about 80% improved. Please note- part of the improvement in this area is due to Restylane silk injections and 6 units of Botox too . (The Botox in the area made an HUGE difference BTW).
The improvement under and around my eyes is all skin pen though.
I am up for my last treatment in 3 weeks.
I am so thankful to Dr. Cote for being willing to experiment on my "risky skin". He's injected PRP, filler and Botox into the damaged area and it has worked!!!
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May 29, 2016
FYI-my skin is red around my mouth from retin-a. I just increased to the .05% and this area is very sensitive.
May 29, 2016
And I started taking phytoceramides 2 months ago to help with dryness. I do think they are helping as I can use retin-a .05% almost daily. Yep- spending a fortune to repair the damage done by radiation (and aging). Sigh...
May 30, 2016
do you mean 0.5 % retin-a? i am using 1% retinol from my therapist. wonder if retinol and retain-a are the same thing or similar
June 1, 2016
For beauty magic we want retinoic acid. Retin-a is the brand name for tretinoin also known as retinoic acid. This prescription is retinoic acid in a carrier base. On the other hand, when we purchase retinol over- the- counter or without a prescription our body (skin) transforms part of it into retinoic acid, the magic compound. A pea-sized drop of 1% retinol will result in less retinoic acid than the same size drop of .05% Retin-a. We are talking about vitamin A and its related compounds and we call them retinoids.
It is more cost effective to get the prescription retinoic acid which has a greater concentration of the desired ingredient than preparations that have a retinol which will be converted to a very low amount of retinoic acid.
If you have the over the counter it is usually in a lotion so you do not have to also have another product for moisturizing.
Because either product can cause unwanted flaking especially in the beginning or when increasing frequency or concentration, starting with the over the counter even though the percentage makes it look more concentrated( when in fact it is not ) is wise. Then get a prescription and discuss with the doctor a schedule which gradually increases the frequency of use. My doctor recommends building up to daily use and then using it daily until results are visible and then decreasing to a "maintenance" frequency.
If you search here on RS you will probably find a better explanation than I gave which is written by a M.D. ; so try give it a try. Type in "retin-a"," tretinoin" or "retinol'.
They also have prescriptions of tretinion which have high does hydroquinone if you have brown spots as well as some with both of those ingredients along with a medication for inflammation. I have been using prescription strength tretinion for decades and do not see any long-term negative effects.
It is more cost effective to get the prescription retinoic acid which has a greater concentration of the desired ingredient than preparations that have a retinol which will be converted to a very low amount of retinoic acid.
If you have the over the counter it is usually in a lotion so you do not have to also have another product for moisturizing.
Because either product can cause unwanted flaking especially in the beginning or when increasing frequency or concentration, starting with the over the counter even though the percentage makes it look more concentrated( when in fact it is not ) is wise. Then get a prescription and discuss with the doctor a schedule which gradually increases the frequency of use. My doctor recommends building up to daily use and then using it daily until results are visible and then decreasing to a "maintenance" frequency.
If you search here on RS you will probably find a better explanation than I gave which is written by a M.D. ; so try give it a try. Type in "retin-a"," tretinoin" or "retinol'.
They also have prescriptions of tretinion which have high does hydroquinone if you have brown spots as well as some with both of those ingredients along with a medication for inflammation. I have been using prescription strength tretinion for decades and do not see any long-term negative effects.
May 30, 2016
Thank you for journaling your procedures. I plan on getting the same procedure, I have sensitive skin (rosacea). It was very helpful to see your photos, it made me realize that this is the right thing for me.
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