Vampire Face Lift

You may have first heard of "Vampire Face Lifts"when Kim Kardashian tweeted photos of her own not long ago. , I'm going to discuss Vampire Face Lifts,what they are, and whether or not they actually do anything. Fillers as facial treatments to help wrinkles, creases and sagginghave finally gone full circle. They first started with injecting your own fat, and since then,we've used many different substances including medical grade silicone, bovine collagen, plexiglass,many others,and now finally are back to filler from you. Well, from your blood. And the treatment is called a Vampire Face Lift. Just can't make this stuff up!The treatment is based on the science of platelet rich plasma,which we've known about for over five years,and is used in a platelet rich fibrin matrix,which is injected into and under your skin just like other fillers. For the procedure, a doctor removes two to four vials of blood from your arm. Then, a centrifuge is used to separate the platelets and other parts of your blood,which are mixed with a special chemicalthat activates the plasma fibrin and plateletsto form the platelet rich fibrin matrix. That matrix is put into a syringe and injected just like any fillers. It fills in two ways:the volume from the injected matrixand also over a period of time it causes the formation of your own collagen. Often two or three treatments are neededand while improvement is apparent in just a few days,it takes a few months for the complete results to developas you make your own collagen. One of the advantages of this filler is since it's made from your own blood,you can't be allergic to it. And it can be priced more competitively than many other fillers. One of the first medical reports of this procedure was from 2010and involved 15 patientsin whom the matrix was injected in the nasolabial folds with good results. It has been extended to other areas of the face just like conventional fillersand is currently one of the hottest anti-aging treatments in Hollywood.

Artefill The Long Lasting Little Secret

You know, I have a secret, but this is a secret you wanna share.  It's like when you knowsomething and no one else knows. Her secret is a dermal filler.  A variety of quick and easy treatments thatcan take years off the appearance of your face.  Treatments so successful they've beencalled the liquid facelift. You know, I know I'm gonna continue to get older, so this is a way to kind of lessensome of the trauma of it. It's a way to dramatically roll back the clock. Dermal fillers will fill in the wrinkles around your mouth, around your jaws; around youreyes and any place you have on your face that you have wrinkles.  It's a very nice wayof filling in everything that has -- the nature has taken away. I was at a point in life where I needed to get a face lift or do something different. It makes me feel really, really good.  I have often told the doctor that he has single handedly,without cutting my face, made me feel beautiful. Facial fillers are injected just underneath the skin.  Smoothing, tightening, plumpingand volumizing with virtually no downtime or pain.   unliketheir predecessor collagen, normally do not elicit an inflammatory or immune response. And most do not require allergy testing. Radiesse, Juvederm, Restylane and Artefill all have unique qualities, and a trained consultantat Epione can help you decide which filler is right for you.  The choice will be basedon where you need the injections, the longevity you desire and the beauty budget you havechosen. It's just little teeny -- the smallest little needle pricks to number your face andjust really doesn't hurt 'cause it's just very superficial.  It was exactly whatI had expected and it was easy and it last a really long time. Although no one can say for sure, some studies have shown that Radiesse injections can lastat least two to five years.  Artefill, on the other hand, can be permanent.  You can expectthe effects of Juvederm and Restylane to last up to a year or longer. At Epione, the goal is to have every patient leave looking 5 to 10 years younger. It's a very natural look.  You just look like you did a few years ago [laughter]. The dermal filler procedure itself is quick, just a few minutes for a few precise injections. Immediately after a treatment, there may be redness, swelling, tenderness or itching atthe treated area, but the inconvenience is temporary and normally goes away in a dayor two. It was actually a lot easier than I thought it was gonna be.  I had instant results that-- as soon as I left.  I mean I was a little swollen but by the next day it was very smoothand in fact I had absolutely zero lines and it was filled in. There was little minor swelling with it, but that went away and I would say within twoto three days, it's like the creases that were there were just totally plumped out andI looked years younger. When you come to Epione for a Radiance treatment, you know you're getting Radiance from someonewho knows exactly what they're doing. Dr.  Berkowitz has done thousands of these dermal filler injections.  His years of experiencepay off for patients  in looks and in self-esteem. It makes me feel so good.  It's subtle changes but it's just -- I always feel like I'mdoing something nice for myself and treating myself. It just makes you feel more confidence.  And out in the business world, if you're moreconfident, then you achieve more. What patients say they've achieved is their very own fountainof youth. I don't have to go for surgery, and I don't have to be put under and I don't have tobe pulled, I definitely found the secret.  I wake up in the morning and my eyes are smoothand I have no puffs.  And I can go out without make up. I just feel more confident and I'm less self-conscious and that's just one lessthing to worry about.

Artefill Own Do Not Rent Your Facial Fillers

Long-Lasting Dermal Fillers - Why They Are Different and Better

Are you one of the 40 million Americans who have tried dermal filler injections to replace lost volume in your face? Juvederm, Restylane, Perlane, Sculptra and Radiesse are all types of dermal fillers that get injected under the skin to mimic fat.

But many patients are looking for a solution to volume loss that lasts longer than the typical 12 months provided by most dermal fillers. For them, a newer FDA-approved dermal filler called Artefill might be the answer.

What is Artefill?

Artefill is an injectable filler that consists of collagen and PMMA microspheres, with some lidocaine for numbing.

The collagen part of the mixture provides instant gratification to immediately fill the wrinkle while the PMMA microspheres create a matrix-like structure. This structure provides a place for a patient's natural collagen to grow and build over several months and years.

Only a few and select elite medical practices have Artefill available.

How long does Artefill last?

It is Artefill's long-lasting results that make it so different from the rest of the dermal filler market. Artefill lasts for 5 years or more, substantially longer than any of the competition.

The most common dermal fillers, Juvederm and Perlane, typically last for about a year. Sculptra and Radiesse last a little longer, about 1 to 2 years. Artefill's half-decade run can only be mimicked by the actual surgical procedure of fat grafting.

What are Artefill's benefits?

I believe Artefill helps fight "filler fatigue." In my practice, my patients are thrilled with the results of their dermal filler treatments, but they sometimes want a product that does not require repeat injections every 6-12 months.

Artefill can serve as an investment for them because they can get a syringe or two, and if they need more filler as they continue to age, they can rest assured that the original one or two vials are still actively working even years later. They can build on those.

Does Artefill look and feel natural?

Yes, Artefill looks and feels every bit as natural as other dermal fillers.

What are the risks associated with Artefill?

What makes Artefill so great - its longevity - is also what makes it more risky. Because of Artefill's permanent nature, it is extremely important to choose a board-certified plastic surgeon with plenty of Artefill experience.