Members of the public hoping to enhance their beauty regime with a Kim Kardashian -inspired 'vampire facial' have been warned to think twice about the procedure. The SKIMS founder, now 43, previously revealed she had opted for gruesome-sounding procedure as she continued trying unique treatments. However, despite the reality TV star saying she won't be rushing for another one any time soon, the procedure gained traction online.
Now, experts have explained both the pros and cons of such a treatment months after it emerged three women had been infected with HIV after getting 'vampire facials' at unlicensed spa. A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) unveiled dangers associated with the treatment, exposing the cases of the females who contracted HIV after receiving vampire facials at VIP Spa, an unlicensed facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Now, Dr.
Alan Durkin , a double board-certified plastic surgeon and Founder and Medical Director of MedSpa Network , has explained to the Mirror what the procedure entails and what the public should be wary of. "A 'vampire facial' is when platelet rich plasma is harvested from the patient, and added into aesthetician-based facial technique. It can be added to any facial technique, including laser facials, IPL, and injectable therapy.
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is also used as a healing adjunct in aesthetic surgery, and orthopaedic surgery." He continued: "The benefits of a vampire facial is in its ability to help.