Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy

The name Vampire Facial sounds kind of creepy – but it’s actually a very effective anti-ageing treatment that’s fast gaining in popularity.   The Vampire Facial (also described as a blood facial) is one of the most famous anti-ageing treatments of this decade. Instead of using unnatural substances to fill, remove or reduce wrinkles, the Vampire Facial harnesses the very powerful, natural healing ability of your body to reduce the signs of ageing. Giving you a firmer, fresher and more youthful appearance in a natural way.   The quality of the skin changes over a lifetime. The most important building blocks such as collagen and elastin form the structure of the dermis making it tight and plump. Fibroblasts synthesize collagen and elastin.   In fact, back in 2015 the uptake of the Vampire Facial grew by a whopping 25% and its popularity has continued to increase steadily ever since. This boom was thanks to the huge media interest and several celebrities announcing that their youthful appearance was partly down to this innovative procedure.   The real beauty of the Vampire Facial is that it doesn’t manipulate or change your face like surgery, but instead harnesses your body’s own ability to heal and regenerate. A Vampire Facial is a type of PRP treatment that uses your own platelets from your blood to stimulate a healing response.   During the treatment, Injector Maya takes some of your blood, then places that blood into a centrifuge to separate the platelet-rich plasma. This platelet-rich plasma is then inserted into the deeper layers of the skin on your face using a micro-needling device.   Once inside your body, the platelets get to work. Stimulating the regeneration of old, weakened skin cells and promoting the growth of new collagen and elastin. Giving you brighter, healthier and more youthful-looking skin. BEFORE & AFTER FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What are the benefits of the Vampire Facial? Improves the appearance of wrinkles, scars and stretch marks. Rejuvenates the under-eye area. Reduces the size of open pores. Plumps and volumizes the treated areas. Vampire Facial works on healing and regenerating the cells in your skin, it can help give your face a more vibrant appearance. Dull skin can be brightened, wrinkles smoothened, large pores reduced and skin tone and texture improved. Is the Vampire Facial painful? The Vampire Facial is a non-surgical and minimally invasive procedure. The micro-needling device creates tiny puncture holes, pushing the regenerating platelet-rich plasma into the skin. Although this might sound unpleasant, the holes are so minuscule that it’s actually much more comfortable than you would expect.   Before the treatment, Injector Maya will apply a local an aesthetic cream to help numb your face and reduce any discomfort. Most people say that the procedure is a relatively painless experience, so it’s easy to see why it is such a popular treatment. Who is not a suitable candidate for Vampire Facial treatment? Patients with abnormal platelet function, clotting disorders and chronic liver disease are not suitable for the Vampire Facial treatment. Please remember to disclose your relevant medical history with Nurse Maya during your consultation. Is there any downtime? Clients might experience mild redness and swelling due to the tiny microneedles, but this resolves without intervention within 24-48 hours. You don’t need to rest following the treatment or take any time off work to recover.   There’s no general an aesthetic required so none of the risks associated with being put to sleep either. Making it much safer than a surgical facelift or some other anti-ageing treatments. Is it safe? PRP treatments are safe, effective and have been used for medical purposes, such as healing of injured tendons, ligaments, muscles and joints for many years.   Because the Vampire Facial uses only your own platelets, there’s no risk of allergies or adverse reactions.

Dermapen is the industry-leading dermatology device for a microneedling procedure which has the capability to effectively address skin problems such as acne scars, hyperpigmentation, ageing, fine lines and stretch marks. Micro-needling is a procedure suitable for both male and female clients. The dermapen micro-needling treatment is able to achieve skin which is refreshed, tighter, brighter and more even. Dermapen has won hearts of many cosmetic experts around the world, after having proved its efficiency and effectiveness, as well as its versatility.   The Dermapen microneedling pen provides an unparalleled response through the segmented delivery of microneedles, creating micro injuries to the epidermis (outer layer of skin) and dermis (the inner layer of skin). As a result, the micro injuries encourage the body’s innate ability to repair itself. The skin responds to this by naturally producing collagen and elastin to repair itself. The collagen and elastin created by micro-needling work to smooth and firm the skin, plumping out deep lines and improving the indented or red appearance of stretch marks or scars making it a popular acne scar treatment. BEFORE & AFTER FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Which areas can be treated with Dermapen micro-needling? Dermapen micro-needling is most commonly used on the face to reduce fine lines and wrinkles but can also be used to treat common skin problems such as stretch marks, sun damage and loose skin after weight loss. Dermapen micro-needling is effective in treating acne scars, large pores, milia, dull skin, delicate skin under the eyes, lines on lip-line. What are the benefits of Dermapen micro-needling? There are many benefits of Dermapen micro-needling such as anti-aging and acne scars reduction. The treatment minimizes enlarged pores, tightens the skin, treats hair loss problems such as alopecia. Dermapen micro-needling treatment allows the skin to absorb products more efficiently, ensuring greater benefits from your skin care products. Who is an ideal candidate for Dermapen micro-needling? Dermapen micro-needling is a minimally invasive treatment and therefore is considered suitable for most clients, providing they are in good general health. How many Dermapen treatments will be required? Skin rejuvenation can be achieved with one treatment, however, for more extensive problems such as acne scarring, multiple treatments may be required. On the day of your Dermapen microneedling treatment, Injector Maya will assess your skin and advise how many Dermapen treatment sessions will be necessary to achieve your skin goals (a course of 3 or 6 sessions). Is there any downtime? The treated area will be gently sore and red, these symptoms will resolve within first 24 hours. Dermapen micro-needling has no severe side effects. The bruising and swelling may occur. It is worth remembering not to apply makeup for a day after the treatment and to use protective cream with filters. The treatment does not require any recovery period or special preparation. Who cannot have Dermapen micro-needling treatment? Dermapen micro-needling is not advised for pregnant or breastfeeding women, clients who suffer from infection, inflammation over area wished to be treated or have hypersensitivity to the products contents. The individuals on acne medication should consult with their GP to check if the treatment is suitable for them.

Mesotherapy is a versatile treatment which can be used to alleviate a wide range of problems. Mesotherapy consists of intradermal injections of microscopic quantities pharmaceuticals, vitamins and minerals into the skin or scalp to help it rejuvenate and repair itself. Mesotherapy can detoxify the body from excess waste, eliminate excess fluids, making the skin firm and toned.   Small amounts of a carefully chosen injectable solution are injected using a series of tiny injections directly to the skin’s mid layer. The ingredients of the injectable solution are chosen according to the patient’s skin needs. It could include pharmaceuticals, vitamins and minerals, hyaluronic acid. The mesotherapy process also stimulates the skin’s production of collagen and new skin cells, as the body’s natural response to the tiny needle insertions.   At Injector Maya clinic we offer mesotherapy to treat cellulite, the specific cocktail of active substancesis injected into the fat layer beneath the skin to break down the fat cells. Other areas, such as the thin skin around the eyes and dark circles can be treated by combining mesotherapy in a course of treatment with other procedures, so as to make the area around the eyes look brighter and younger.   Mesotherapy brings wonderful results for the face and neck. At Injector Maya clinic we offer most advanced mesotherapy products, such as Aquashine range. Aquashine is an anti-wrinkle, anti- pigmentation and rejuvenating mesotherapy product composed of bioactive ingredients including hyaluronic acid, multi-vitamin and amino acids. If you are not ready for Botox procedure but struggle with wrinkles on your forehead, around the eyes and mouth then Aquashine mesotherapy would be an excellent solution. BEFORE & AFTER FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Which areas can be treated with mesotherapy?​ Face, neck, décolletage: hyperpigmentation, sun damage, fine lines and wrinkles, sagging jowls, acne scarring, Abdomen, stomach, flanks, thighs, backs of hands, arms, back: localised fat deposits, cellulite, poor circulation, fluid retention, loose skin, stretch marks. Scalp: hair loss, dry scalp. How many sessions of mesotherapy are required?​ MESO FACE: Treatment courses—Course 5 x sessions 15 days intervals MESO BODY: Treatment courses—Course 8-12 sessions at 7 days intervals MESO HAIR: Treatment courses—Course 5 x sessions at 15 days intervals. What are the benefits of Mesotherapy?​ Clients can benefit from: Facial rejuvenation Hydrated skin Brightening effect Improved the facial contour Decreased and smoothened wrinkles and expression lines by stimulating collagen production Provided tissue turgor which then improves flaccidity Reduced skin pigmentation Improved local microcirculation Skin nutrition Firming and tightening results Reduction of cellulite Low risk of any side effects Non invasive technique No preparation time is required Clients can immediately resume their daily activities Are there any particular recommendations? After the intradermal therapy session, avoid massage, ultrasound and hair removal procedures to the treated areas for at least 24 hours. Avoid applying creams or other products unless after consulting with Injector Maya.   After the session and for a few days, do not expose yourself to the sun and UVA rays to avoid spots corresponding to the micro-lesions produced by the needle. It is good to know that the repair of these micro-lessons involves a slight inflammation that increases the skin’s sensitivity to solar radiation with an increase in pigmentation. Is mesotherapy painful? Pain perception is different in treated skin regions, and it also depends on the individual sensitivity. However, the discomfort is often well-tolerated. The mesotherapy treatment is performed by using a very small needle and is not a particularly uncomfortable process. How long does a mesotherapy session last? Usually, an intradermal therapy session lasts from 15 to 30 minutes, depending on the extent and number of areas to be treated. Are there any contraindications to mesotherapy? An absolute contraindication to mesotherapy is the chances of allergy to the ingredients of the solution to be injected. It should be highlighted that allergic reactivity can develop late, after the treatment period, without any manifestation of sensitivity. So be very specific when talking to your specialist. In the presence of chronic systemic diseases, Injector Maya will evaluate the advisability or not of a therapeutic or aesthetic intradermal treatment. Injector Maya uses only CE approved, medically tested and certified products. What side effects are known? The modest volume of the compound used for each injection causes a tiny swelling in the dermis, destined to disappear in a few hours. At the injection sites local reactions may occur due to the microtrauma caused by the needle, as well as the chemical-physical and biochemical activity of the drug. The client can develop erythema (redness); slight bleeding; bruising or minor bruises; infrequent local infectious complications. These reactions subside naturally in a few days without leaving any marks on the skin.