Posted March 23, 2011 in Blog
The “vampire facelift” is being locally and nationally discussed as a natural filler to avoid the need for a facelift. While this may sound interesting, it is an unproven technique.
A patient’s own blood derivatives are injected into the soft-tissues of the face to cause swelling similar to what a synthetic filler does. Long term effects are unknown for multiple blood product injections like this.
Media hype creates an interest and a demand from the public, but these unproven techniques run their course – and then are usually abandoned. While there is the consumer appeal of cosmetic surgery, it is no different than any other surgical specialty, which means the adoption of a new technique or procedure must be based on scientific data. So, let the buyer beware.
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- More information on this topic (these links will open in new browser windows):
- March 2011 New York Times article: ‘Vampire Face-Lifts’: Smooth at First Bite
- Facelifts: All facelifts are created equal?
- Promises and Pitfalls: “Anything But a Facelift!”: Any Minimally Invasive Procedure vs. Plastic Surgery
- Promises & Pitfalls: Filler Treatments for Anti Aging Skin Care
