In this episode of Aesthetically Speaking, host Paola Chellew and Dr Nicole Kanaris discuss the Vampire Facial®, a popular cosmetic procedure known for its regenerative properties. Made famous by Kim Kardashian, the procedure often invokes fear due to its dramatic portrayal in the media.
Dr Kanaris clarifies misconceptions, explaining that the Vampire Facial, which involves using a patient’s own Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) to rejuvenate the skin, is relatively painless with minimal discomfort.
The episode outlines the step-by-step procedure, including blood extraction, centrifugation, and PRP injection or microneedling.
The benefits highlighted include improved skin texture, reduced fine lines, acne scarring treatment, and overall skin rejuvenation. The episode also addresses contraindications such as lupus, skin cancer, and the use of blood thinners, emphasising the importance of patient health and choosing qualified practitioners. Dr Kanaris says that while results vary, the Vampire Facial offers a safe and effective option for healthier, glowing skin.
About the author
Rochelle is the founder and driving force behind Aesthetic Appointment. With a passion for the aesthetics and pro-ageing industry in South Africa, she has been in the aesthetic publishing industry since 2012, dedicated to creating a valuable platform for insights and knowledge, bridging the gap between patients and doctors - delivering reliable, medical-based information. Rochelle firmly believes in the power of a good skincare regimen, especially when started at home, and is committed to educating consumers about the myriad of treatments, procedures, and products available to them.
Paola Chellew is a freelance journalist and regularly writes for a number of publications. A former professional contemporary dancer, she has always loved the arts in all their forms. She has been a freelance writer for many years and has been published in various magazines including Live Out Loud, Private Life and Do It now magazines. Her passion for beauty and skincare started in her teens, when she would read every beauty editor’s picks and reviews. Serious about skincare, she has researched medical-grade products for over ten years, as well as aesthetic treatments to restore and repair skin to look its best. Having turned 60 last year, she has dedicated her blog to the “over 50s and beyond Club”, shining a spotlight on a generation that is seemingly side-lined by the beauty industry. “There is no age limit for when you stop being beautiful – a gorgeous lipstick, a sexy fragrance, radiant skin- these are not synonymous with youth- they are just things that add an extra sparkle to my day”.
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- An experienced doctor with a special interest in aesthetic medicine www.medaesthetique.co.za
- International speaker, artist, author, international trainer and medical correspondent
- Multi-award winning doctor globally
- Her current brainchild is her mentorship program, the first of its kind in South Africa. Dr Kanaris trains and inspires young doctors to build a successful career in aesthetic medicine.