Fans went wild when Kim Kardashian got a bloody, vampire facial on the March 10 episode of ‘Kourtney and Kim Take Miami.’ We asked a top doc to weigh in on the procedure to see, is beauty really worth the pain?
Kim Kardashian, 32, said she’s willing to try “anything that makes you look and feel youthful” on her reality show, and boy, did she ever. Over 90% of HollywoodLifers polled said the facial was crazy, not cool! Read on for our EXCLUSIVE interviews with plastic surgeons to further explain Kim’s crazy move.
Dr. Jeffrey Spiegel, Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon in Boston, MA, explains the basics:
“The procedure is performed by drawing some blood, typically from the arm, and it is then prepared by mixing with certain chemicals and spinning it in a centrifuge to produce something called platelet rich fibrin matrix. Only about the equivalent of 2 teaspoons of blood is needed. This produces then produces a gelatinous material that can be injected into the face. It takes about 10 minutes to prepare the material after the blood is drawn. Then, you have about 10-12 minutes to inject it back in before it may become more difficult to use.”
To feel more comfortable, Dr. Spiegal says you can use local anesthesia to numb the face.
Do Blood Facials Work?
Does this “vampire facial” actually work? “The effects are reduced fine lines and wrinkles, probably due to the volume of material injected in. The results should be visible very quickly but will fade in a few days. Then, you hope to see some slower overall improvement in the next few weeks,” Dr. Spiegal says.
Another Expert Weighs In On The Vampire Facial
Dr. James Marotta is a dual Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon who owns Marotta Facial Plastic Surgery on Long Island.
He admits that procedures usually see an increase after celebrities get them. “Celebrities are often admired and followed. If someone sees that Kim Kardashian received a Vampire Facial and was happy with the results, they are more likely to believe that this procedure is worthwhile. This is the same reason that companies have celebrities endorse their products — people tend to take notice of what they do and follow suit.”
Just like any medical treatment, there are pros and cons.
“Benefits — patients can see a stimulation in collagen production with more volume in the face. Fine lines and wrinkles are temporarily plumped and the face/neck looks fuller and more youthful. Drawbacks — the process can be painful and pricey. Additionally, the patient will experience bruising and soreness.”
Would YOU ever get a vampire facelift, HollywoodLifers?
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