Cosmetic Surgery & Beauty #72

skin
What is the Vampire
Facelift?
The next evolution of PRP treatment is the
trademark ‘Vampire Facelift’ by Dr Charles
Runels in the US, which is becoming
one of the most sought-after treatments
around the world.
The Vampire Facelift is a unique
combination treatment, which uses a
combination of PRP with HA (hyaluronic
acid) fillers in a specific way to gently
and naturally restore youthful volume and
shape, without looking overdone.
Firstly the practitioner uses HA fillers to
replace lost volume in the face and add
contour. PRP is then injected into the face
to improve the tone, texture and luminosity
of the skin.
Only a few Australian doctors are
trained to provide this procedure – one
such doctor is Adelaide cosmetic surgeon
Dr Robin Chok, who has been using
Regen Lab PRP since 2012.
‘I was most impressed by the results
of Dr Charles Runels’ Vampire Facelift
procedures when I saw them back in 2012.
Dr Runels’ technique is a combination
of strategic placement of HA gel fillers
for structure and Regen PRP overlay for
enhancement of the skin,’ says Dr Chok.
Results include reduced pore size,
more supple skin and an improvement of
the fine crepey skin around the eyes. The
improvement is gradual and results are
cumulative. Usually a course of three to
four treatments over a four to six month
period are required, with a single top-up
treatment once or twice a year.
Dr Williamson and Dr Hooi are also part
of the small number of Australian doctors
trained in the Vampire series of treatments.
‘These include the Vampire “Face Lift” and
the “O-Shot” and “P-Shot” for enhanced
sexual satisfaction. Having performed
a number of these treatments already, I
am amazed at some of the results being
achieved,’ Dr Hooi says.
The O-Shot uses PRP in specific
areas of the vagina to improve sexual
satisfaction. Improvement in vaginal
tightening and sensitivity can result
in better orgasms and a happier
sex life. Similarly, the P-Shot uses PRP to
improve the strength of erections, penile
girth and sensitivity.
What are the benefits
of regenPRP?
PRP is associated with a plethora of
benefits. It is a ‘body own’ physiological
product in comparison to animal
derived or human donor products,
which eliminates the occurrence of
donor transmissible infections.
‘Regen PRP is one of the simplest
and safest PRP systems on the market.
Comparative studies have shown
Regen PRP has a very high platelet
yield (above 90 percent). Many other
systems range from 40 to 60 percent,
meaning they require more blood to be
drawn from the patient to produce PRP
at optimal concentration for skin tissue
regeneration,’ remarks Dr Hooi. Regen
has the versatility to yield up to four
times the concentration of the patient’s
platelets, however this is not necessary
for skin tissue regeneration.
Dr Chok says, ‘Most patients who
try PRP love the effect, especially the
smoothness and youthfulness of their
skin, and the fact that the results look
absolutely natural. Male patients are
also attracted to the PRP Vampire
Facelift procedures, especially for the
face or neck. They enjoy having a fresher
yet natural-looking appearance.’
‘I think there is a great future
in regenerative medicine. PRP
is the first step towards this as it
aptly demonstrates the benefits of
manipulating a natural healing process,’
says Dr Hooi.
‘I believe regenerative medicine
has a huge future and it is very
exciting. While we will see future
treatments targeting stem cells, it
will be interesting to see the way
in which we will use PRP. We’ve
really just hit the tip of the iceberg
with this medicine,’ Dr Williamson
concludes. csbm
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